Genesis 14-16 ; Psalm 7:1-5 ; Matthew 6:1-24 "Poetic Geometry" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pencil Sketch on Paper In Genesis 14, we recognize an Old Testament picture of Christ in the person of Melchizedek, to whom Abram (and all of Israel – through his representation) paid tithes. Here, we also see the first rescue of Lot – at Abram’s hand. Later again in Genesis 19, we will see Lot’s second and greater deliverance at the hands of the “two angels” (cf., Genesis 19:

Genesis 11:10–13:18 ; Psalm 6 ; Matthew 5:43-48 " Ozark Farmhouse" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pencil Sketch on Paper Today, we come to the “account of Shem” and his descendants in Genesis 11:10. This passage shows us how God is fulfilling His eternal plan through one man – Abraham , and the nation that will emerge from him – to bring redemption to the whole human race. In Genesis 12, we read about the call of Abram: “ Leave your country, your people, and your fath

Genesis 9:1 –11:9 ; Psalm 5 ; Matthew 5:21-42 "Tb-20" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Acrylic on Panel Today’s passages contain a wealth of incredible information and biblical principles for us to read, hear, learn, process, assimilate, and apply into the daily practices of our lives. In Genesis 9-11, we read about God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. “God blessed Noah and his sons” (cf., Genesis 9:1). God calls for “fruitfulness and the increase in numbers” of hu

Genesis 8 ; Psalm 4 ; Matthew 5:1-20 "Forest Scene, IV" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Watercolor on Paper Today, in Genesis 8, we observe that, after the flood, “God remembered Noah and all the wild animals that were with him in the ark” (verse 1). Although God forgives and forgets our sin (cf., Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 10:17), He remembers us. He is fully mindful of all His creation. Many people today – if they believe in a flood at all – hold to the silly notion

Genesis 7 ; Proverbs 1:1-7 ; Matthew 4 "Navaho Blanket" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Ink Print on Paper Today we come to Genesis 7-8, and one of the most important things we can learn from these chapters is that God wants us to trust Him totally – just like Noah did. Yesterday, we saw that “Noah did everything just as God commanded him” (cf., 6:22). In today’s passage, this verse is repeated – almost verbatim – “Noah did all that the LORD commanded him” (cf., 7:

Genesis 4:17–6:22 ; Psalm 3 ; Matthew 3 "Ozark Winter" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Ink & Watercolor on Paper In Genesis 4:17 – 6:22, we see the family line of Cain and the unfolding of its early consequences. Cain is building a city, and he “names it after his son Enoch” (4:17). This is the record of initial urbanization which gives rise to a whole host of new problems, difficulties, and sins. Right away, we see Lamech’s violation of God’s design for marriage when

Genesis 2:18-4:16 ; Psalm 2 ; Matthew 2 "Still Life with Envelopes" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Colored Pencil on Paper In Genesis 2:18-25, we see God’s declaration that it is “ not good for the man to be alone” (verse 18). This statement was followed by God’s expectation for man to name the animals. Interestingly, God did not intervene in this activity – He allowed Adam the freedom to name the animals whatever he liked. Naming the animals was a systematic exerci