Tucked quietly into Genesis 25 is a woman named Keturah. Her story is brief—only a handful of verses—but what we learn about her carries a deep reminder for anyone who’s ever felt unseen. Keturah was Abraham’s wife after Sarah passed away. While some translations call her a concubine, that didn’t necessarily mean she wasn’t married. […]

“I will go,” she said. Genesis 24:58 Have you ever felt God nudging you toward something new, but you didn’t have all the details? Maybe it was a subtle shift in your heart or an open door that seemed uncertain. Rebekah found herself at one of those crossroads. She could stay in the life she […]

“Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful.” Genesis 24:21 It’s easy to miss how God is working when we’re so focused on getting an answer. But what if part of the answer comes in the watching, the listening, and the waiting? […]

“She quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to the well to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.” – Genesis 24:20 Rebekah didn’t wake up that day expecting anything extraordinary. She was simply doing what she had likely done countless times before—carrying water from the well. But what she […]

Sometimes, the moments that seem the most ordinary turn out to be the most significant. Have you ever made a decision that felt small at the time, only to realize later that it changed everything? Maybe it was taking a job, moving somewhere new, or stepping into something before you felt ready. In Genesis 23, […]

“Some time later, God tested Abraham…” – Genesis 22:1 Sometimes, it’s hard to see what God is doing. You pray, you wait, and you wonder when the answer will come. It can feel like nothing is happening. But what if God is already preparing the next step—long before you even realize you need it? That’s […]

“Some time later, God tested Abraham…” – Genesis 22:1 Trusting God when the path doesn’t make sense is one of the hardest things we’re asked to do. Maybe you’re in a season where He’s calling you to surrender something—your dreams, your comfort, or the security you’ve built. Maybe He’s asking you to move forward without […]

“God sees you, God hears you, and He’s making a way—even when you can’t see it yet.” Waiting can feel like one of the most difficult parts of our faith journey. It stretches us, humbles us, and tests what we really believe about God’s character. If you’ve ever held onto a promise and watched the […]

“Your failure doesn’t cancel your calling.” Have you ever fallen back into the same mistake twice? You thought you’d learned your lesson, but in a moment of panic, fear got the best of you—and suddenly, you were back in a pattern you hoped you’d left behind. That’s exactly what we see in Abraham’s story in […]

“Fear tells us to take control; faith reminds us that God already has it.” Fear has a way of clouding our judgment. It makes us act quickly, sometimes recklessly, as we try to regain a sense of control. In Genesis 19, we see this clearly in the story of Lot and his daughters. After escaping […]

“Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain!” – Genesis 19:17 Compromise rarely feels dangerous at first. It starts small—just one decision here or there that seems reasonable or even wise. But over time, those choices add up. Before we know it, we’re standing in places we never intended […]

“Remember Lot’s wife.” — Luke 17:32 Lot’s wife isn’t given a name in the Bible, but her story left such an impact that Jesus Himself told us to remember her. That alone should make us pause. In just a few short verses, her life—and her choice—became a lasting warning for all of us. She was […]

“Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” (Genesis 18:23) There are moments when praying for someone else feels like the only thing we can do. When the weight of their situation is beyond our ability to fix, all we can do is take it to God. Abraham shows us how powerful those prayers […]

“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14) Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of faith. Maybe you’ve been holding onto a promise for years, praying and hoping—but slowly losing heart. Sarah was in that place too. After decades of disappointment, she had almost stopped believing that God’s promise could still come […]

“I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” (Genesis 17:1–2) One of the hardest parts of faith is waiting—waiting on God’s promises, waiting for prayers to be answered, waiting for the unknown to unfold. Sometimes it […]

Life has a way of bringing us into seasons of wilderness—those lonely, confusing moments where it feels like we’re wandering without direction. Hagar’s story, tucked away in Genesis, reminds us that even in the wilderness, God sees us. She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees […]

The Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. – Genesis 21:1 Waiting on God can be one of the hardest parts of the faith journey. We read stories like Sarah’s and think, “Why did she take matters into her own hands?” But if […]

Have you ever felt like you were holding onto a promise from God that seemed impossible? Maybe you’ve been praying for healing, restoration, or provision for what feels like forever. The waiting can feel endless and discouraging, especially when we don’t see immediate results. In Genesis 15, Abram faced a similar struggle. God had promised […]

Have you ever been offered something that looked good on the surface, but deep down, you knew it wasn’t the right choice? Maybe it was a job opportunity, a financial deal, or even a relationship that seemed promising, yet had hidden compromises. These moments test our faith and reveal what we truly value. In Genesis […]

Have you ever faced a moment where you had to let go of something you really wanted, trusting that God had something better? Maybe it was a job opportunity, a relationship, or a dream that wasn’t coming together the way you hoped. These moments test our faith, making us wonder if we’re truly willing to […]

“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 Letting go is never easy, especially when we don’t know what’s coming next. Maybe you’ve had to walk away from a job opportunity, a relationship, or a dream that just wasn’t working out the […]

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 Have you ever made a decision out of fear instead of faith? Maybe uncertainty pushed you into a choice you weren’t sure about, or waiting on God felt too risky. Fear often whispers that we need to […]

Have you ever felt God nudging you to step forward into the unknown? Maybe it was a new job, a move, or a relationship where you sensed His leading, but the outcome felt uncertain. That’s exactly where Abram found himself in Genesis 12:4-9. God had made him an incredible promise—one that would change everything. But […]

“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’” – Genesis 12:1 Abram’s story starts with a command: Go. Leave behind everything familiar—his home, his people, his inheritance—and step into the unknown. God doesn’t give him the details. There’s no map, […]

Have you ever felt like you were on the verge of something big, something you knew God was calling you toward, but you just couldn’t quite get there? Maybe you started moving in faith, but along the way, you got stuck—whether it was fear, grief, discouragement, or just the pull of comfort. That’s exactly what […]

Have you ever started something, knowing you were supposed to keep going, but for some reason, you stopped short? Maybe you got comfortable, maybe life got in the way, or maybe fear crept in. That tension—the space between where we are and where God is calling us—is what we see in today’s passage. This part […]

We’ve all been guilty of trying to do things our own way. Whether it’s in our work, our relationships, or our plans for the future, it’s easy to push forward with our own ideas and then ask God to bless them. But if we aren’t building on God’s terms, anything we accomplish will eventually crumble. […]

“From these, the nations spread out over the earth after the flood.” – Genesis 10:32 When we think about God’s design for the world, unity might not be the first thing that comes to mind. We live in a world marked by division—whether it’s politics, culture, language, or personal beliefs. It’s easy to feel disconnected […]

When we think about God’s love, we often focus on how He cares for individuals. But Genesis 10 shows us something even bigger—His love for all nations. This chapter, often called the Table of Nations, isn’t just a long list of names; it’s a picture of God’s sovereign plan for every people group on earth. […]

When most people come across a genealogy in the Bible, they tend to skim through it—or skip it altogether. But Genesis 10, known as the Table of Nations, is actually a powerful chapter that helps us understand humanity’s origins, the spread of nations, and how we are all connected. At first glance, this list of […]

For centuries, people in power have misused Scripture to justify oppression, twisting God’s Word to fit their own agendas. One of the most misinterpreted passages used in this way is Genesis 9:18-29, the story of Noah’s curse on Canaan. But when we slow down and actually read the text in context, we see something completely […]

Have you ever looked up after a storm and seen a rainbow stretching across the sky? It’s a breathtaking sight—a splash of color breaking through the clouds, a moment of stillness after the rain. But beyond its beauty, the biblical meaning of the rainbow goes all the way back to Genesis 9, where God established […]

Have you ever found yourself in a season of waiting, wondering if God has forgotten you? Waiting can feel like an endless pause, filled with uncertainty and questions. Genesis 8 offers a profound reminder that God never forgets His people, even in the longest seasons of waiting. “But God remembered Noah…” (Genesis 8:1 NIV) This […]

Have you ever been asked to do something that didn’t make sense? Maybe God has asked you to take a step of faith that seemed overwhelming. Imagine Noah’s reality for a moment—building a massive ark in the middle of dry land, gathering thousands of animals, and preparing for an unprecedented event that the world had […]

Have you ever felt God asking you to do something that seemed overwhelming or didn’t make sense? If so, you’re in good company. Today, we finish Genesis chapter six, focusing on Noah and the ark—a story not just of judgment but of incredible hope. This passage reminds us of what it looks like to trust […]

Have you ever felt like you’re the only one going against the grain? Like everyone around you is moving in one direction, but God is calling you to go the other way? If you’ve experienced that, you’re not alone. Noah knew exactly what that felt like. In a world filled with chaos, corruption, and violence, […]

When you look at the brokenness in this world, have you ever wondered how God feels? Genesis 6 gives us a glimpse into His heart, revealing not just His justice but also His grief. It’s easy to focus on the familiar parts of Noah’s Ark—the animals, the rainbow, and the massive boat—but there’s a deeper […]

Genesis 6 is one of the most fascinating and debated chapters in the Bible. It introduces us to the mysterious Nephilim, raises questions about the boundaries God set for humanity, and reveals the depth of human sin before the flood. While these ancient stories may seem distant from our modern lives, they offer powerful truths […]

Have you ever played that childhood game, “One of these things is not like the other”? That’s exactly how Genesis 5 reads. At first glance, it’s a long genealogy that might tempt you to skim, but tucked within is a name that stands out: Enoch. His story isn’t just a record of years lived and […]

Genesis 4:17-26 shows how sin affects generations but also how God’s grace continues to reach out to humanity. This passage contrasts two family lines: Cain’s descendants, marked by pride and violence, and Seth’s lineage, marked by a return to seeking God. Even in a broken world, God’s invitation to relationship remains constant. Cain’s line shows […]

Sin has a way of creeping into our hearts, often unnoticed until it takes root. As we open Genesis chapter 4, we encounter the familiar story of Cain and Abel. On the surface, it may seem like a tale of sibling rivalry, but a deeper look reveals profound lessons about the posture of our hearts, […]

There are moments in Scripture where the tension between heartache and hope is undeniable. As we finish Genesis 3, we encounter a passage filled with both loss and redemption. Adam and Eve face the consequences of their sin, yet within these verses, God’s grace is unmistakable. Even when everything changes for humanity, God’s love remains […]

Today, we’re diving deeper into Genesis 3:14-19, a passage often referred to as the “curse section.” This part of Scripture is crucial for understanding the consequences of Adam and Eve’s actions and how they affect all of humanity. But as we look closely, we might discover that what we’ve always called a curse is actually […]

Today, we’re continuing our Genesis study, focusing on Genesis 3:8-13—a passage often called the “judgment section.” This is where we see the direct results of Adam and Eve’s sin, marking a turning point in humanity’s relationship with God. As we unpack this passage, we need to remember that while Scripture was written for us, it […]

We all have moments when we question things, wondering if we really heard God right or if maybe, just maybe, we know better. That struggle didn’t start with us—it’s been there from the very beginning. The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 is often seen as the beginning of sin, but it’s also […]

When we think about the creation of Eve, many of us have heard interpretations that don’t quite capture the depth of what was happening in Genesis. For years, this passage has been misrepresented, often reducing Eve’s role to something far less than what God originally intended. But when we slow down and look at the […]

“Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there He put the man He had formed. The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of […]

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens. Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no […]

“By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it He rested from all the work of creating that He had done.” — Genesis 2:2-3 For many, the […]

“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27 As we continue through Genesis 1, we see something unique about humanity. Unlike the rest of creation, mankind is described as being made in God’s image. This sets us apart, […]

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 Many people start reading Genesis at the beginning of the year, eager to understand the creation story and its significance. But Genesis 1 isn’t just about how the world began—it reveals who God is, why He created us, and what it means […]

Have you ever started reading the Bible from the beginning, only to feel a little lost? Maybe you’ve picked up Genesis before, excited to dig into God’s Word, but quickly found yourself overwhelmed, wondering how it all connects to your life today. You’re not alone. Genesis is one of the most well-known books of the […]

Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. MARK 6:47–48  Have you ever walked through something so difficult, so terrifying, that you’ve caught yourself asking, “Jesus, where are You?”  When life […]

In a culture obsessed with platform building and influence, sometimes it can be difficult to lean into the idea of humility. Yet as believers, we are called to humility of spirit in a way that surrenders our will to the Lord’s. To discuss this concept, I invited Dr. Joel Muddamalle onto the show to talk […]

Over the past year, the news cycle has been peppered with moments that many of us have never heard before. Stories about revival, ongoing and powerful, encourage us as we learn about what is happening on college campuses across America. The ushering in of a great revival has been a prayer in the hearts of […]

Why do you keep asking me to do this? That is a question that many of us have asked God.  It’s a question that my guest this week, Natalie Runion, asked the Lord during a season of church hurt while serving under toxic leadership.  I invited Natalie onto the Hearing Jesus Podcast to talk through this difficult […]

This weekend is Father’s Day, and there is a heightened focus on our children and what it means to be a good parent. Recently, I invited my friend, Kyle Idleman, on the show to talk about the concept of surrendering our children to the Lord. In this episode, one of the things Kyle talks about […]

When I was first starting out in my faith, I didn’t really know what spiritual gifts were, but I remember telling someone that I thought my spiritual gift was talking. Their response told me that talking wasn’t really a spiritual gift, but over time, I learned that they might not necessarily be totally correct in […]

As we pulled into the hotel parking lot, it took me a moment to recognize that I was holding my breath. It wasn’t until I went to speak, that I realized it. Suddenly, I was 11 years old and on the verge of tears. I had booked this hotel for its convenient location and airport […]

It seems like every year, the Christmas decorations hit the stores earlier and earlier.   Now that it’s November, they are starting to fill everyone’s homes. I myself have been guilty of watching some of the clean-cut Christmas romances that are peppering the weekend TV schedules. And while I love Christmas day, I have found myself really […]

One of the first things we do when we move to a new home is anointing our home to make sure it is cleansed of anything that is not of God. While this process is extremely helpful and effective, the results will only be temporary if you are allowing the enemy to have a legal […]

We’ve all had moments where we thought we were doing the right thing—trying to protect someone we love, trying to make sure things turn out the way they’re supposed to. But sometimes, those good intentions can lead us down a path of control rather than trust. That’s exactly what happened in the story of Rebekah. […]