In later age, Abraham took a new wife, Keturah who bore him six sons, including some lines which would become significant (and enemies of Isaac) in later chapters – the Ashurites (Assyrians), Letushites, Midianites, Shuhites, and Leummites. Abraham left everything to Isaac and gave gifts to his remaining sons and sent them away to land
Dutch carpenter builds Noah’s Ark replica Dutch carpenter Johan Huibers has spent three years and over $1.6 million building a modern-day replica of Noah's Biblical ark. And this was his second go at it. At first his wife was opposed to the idea but soon conceded if a smaller version of the ark were built. Huibers began
God called out to Abraham commanding he take his son Isaac to the region of Moriah and sacrifice him as a burnt offering. Following God’s instructions, Abraham cut wood for the offering and the following morning, loaded his donkey and took two servants and Isaac with him to the location of the sacrifice. After three
Abraham’s wife, Sarah, felt that at her advanced age, she could have no children so as was tradition for the time, she gave her handmaid, Hagar, to Abraham to conceive a son. Ultimately, Abraham and Hagar had a son that they named Ishmael. Unexpectedly, but as promised, God gave Abraham, who was 100 years old
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Abraham had just finished visiting with God and two angels. God knew Abraham was becoming a great nation with his people doing what was just and right but God knew that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were very evil. God decided to send the two angels into the cities
God tells Sarah she will have a son Abraham was sitting outside at the entrance to his tent when he saw three men standing nearby. He recognized the three men as God and two of his angels. Abraham rushed to meet them and asked them if they would like to stay and eat. He asked Sarah
Abraham's new name Still childless, Abram and Sarai were getting old when God reiterated his promise to Abram that he would be the father of many nations. God cemented the deal when he told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but henceforth, would be called Abraham, a new name that was fitting. Abraham
The story of God's covenant with Abram After Abraham returned from Egypt a rich man, God spoke to Abraham in a vision. God told Abraham, “Do not be afraid, I am your shield and your very great reward” meaning, “don’t fret, I will bless you and protect you.” Referring to God’s earlier promise to give Abraham all
Noah's Sons - Shem, Japheth, and Ham Noah had three sons, Shem, Japheth (JAY-feth), and Ham (who had a son named Canaan who will become important to our story below). In the ancient times, seeing your father naked was frowned upon. It was considered disgraceful to the father. “Honor thy father and mother” was the rule
Noah's Ark Several generations after Adam and Eve, God was saddened by the great evil he saw on Earth. His mercy came to an end - the people of Earth had to be held accountable for their sinful actions. God planned to destroy all of his creations and rebuild the Earth from the family of Noah. Noah