Daily SCRIPTURES 11 April 2024
BASIC SCRIPTURES: GENESIS 12: 14 – 20
14 And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.
15 The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house.
16 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.
17 And the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram’s wife.
18 And Pharaoh called Abram and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
19 Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
20 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
GENESIS 31: 25 – 29
25 Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of Gilead.
26 And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?
27 Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
28 And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.
29 It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
FINISH READIN: Today’s Daily Manna 11 April 2024 THE LORD SHALL ROAR AND PLAGUE THEM THIS YEAR!
Scripture: Genesis 12:14-20 (NIV)
“14 When Abram came to Egypt, the Egyptians saw that Sarai was a very beautiful woman. 15 And when Pharaoh’s officials saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into his palace. 16 He treated Abram well for her sake, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels.
17 But the Lord inflicted serious diseases on Pharaoh and his household because of Abram’s wife Sarai. 18 So Pharaoh summoned Abram. ‘What have you done to me?’ he said. ‘Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife? 19 Why did you say, “She is my sister,” so that I took her to be my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!’ 20 Then Pharaoh gave orders about Abram to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and everything he had.”
Scripture: Genesis 31:25-29 (NIV)
“25 Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country of Gilead when Laban overtook him, and Laban and his relatives camped there too. 26 Then Laban said to Jacob, ‘What have you done? You’ve deceived me, and you’ve carried off my daughters like captives in war. 27 Why did you run off secretly and deceive me? Why didn’t you tell me, so I could send you away with joy and singing to the music of timbrels and harps? 28 You didn’t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters goodbye. You have done a foolish thing. 29 I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.””
In these passages from the book of Genesis, we see examples of deception and its consequences in the lives of Abram (later known as Abraham) and Jacob.
In Genesis 12:14-20, Abram, fearing for his life in Egypt, deceives Pharaoh by presenting his wife Sarai (later known as Sarah) as his sister. As a result, Sarai is taken into Pharaoh’s palace, and Abram is treated well, acquiring wealth and possessions. However, God intervenes by inflicting serious diseases on Pharaoh and his household, revealing the truth to Pharaoh, and leading to Abram and Sarai’s departure from Egypt.
In Genesis 31:25-29, Laban confronts his son-in-law Jacob for deceiving him and fleeing with his daughters and grandchildren without bidding farewell. Laban accuses Jacob of deception and expresses his hurt and anger at Jacob’s actions. However, Laban acknowledges that the God of Jacob’s father intervened, preventing him from harming Jacob.
These passages serve as reminders of the consequences of deception and the importance of honesty and integrity in our relationships. They also demonstrate God’s faithfulness in protecting and guiding His people, even in difficult circumstances. Ultimately, they highlight the need for trust in God’s providence and the importance of living with honesty and integrity in our interactions with others.
