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Abraham and Sarah Receive New Names and a Promise
God gave Abraham and Sarah new names, the sign of circumcision, and a promise that Sarah would bear Isaac.
Genesis 17:1–27Read story
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Three Visitors and the Promise of a Son
Abraham welcomes three visitors, and Sarah hears a surprising promise she can hardly believe.
Genesis 18:1–15Read story
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Abraham Pleads for Sodom
Abraham speaks with the Lord about justice and mercy for the city of Sodom.
Genesis 18:16–33Read story
Historical account
Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah
Two angels came to Lot in Sodom, and before the cities were destroyed, Lot, his wife, and his two daughters were brought out.
Older readers with an adultGenesis 19:1–29Read story
Historical account
Lot and His Daughters
After leaving Zoar, Lot and his daughters lived in a cave, and a deeply troubled family act was later linked to the origins of Moab and Ammon.
Older readers with an adultGenesis 19:30–38Read story
Historical account
Abraham, Sarah and Abimelech
In Gerar, Abraham and Sarah said she was his sister, and God warned King Abimelech before he touched her.
Genesis 20:1–18Read story
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Isaac Is Born
God kept his promise to Abraham and Sarah, and they welcomed their son Isaac with joy.
Genesis 21:1–8Read story
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Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness
Sent away from Abraham’s household, Hagar and Ishmael faced deep distress in the wilderness, and God heard and helped them.
Genesis 21:9–21Read story
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Abraham's Treaty at Beersheba
Abraham and Abimelech settled a dispute about a well and swore an oath at Beersheba.
Genesis 21:22–34Read story
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Abraham Is Tested and God Provides a Ram
On a hard journey to Moriah, Abraham obeys God's command, and God provides a ram in Isaac's place.
Older readers with an adultGenesis 22:1–19Read story
Historical account
Sarah's Death and the Purchase of Her Burial Place
After Sarah died, Abraham arranged a permanent burial place for her in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 23:1–20Read story
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A Wife for Isaac: Rebekah's Journey
Abraham’s servant travels to Abraham’s relatives, and at a well God leads him to Rebekah.
Genesis 24:1–67Read story
Historical account
Abraham's Final Years and Burial
In his final years, Abraham arranged his household, and after his death Isaac and Ishmael buried him beside Sarah.
Genesis 25:1–11Read story
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Jacob and Esau: The Birthright
Twin brothers grew up very differently, and one hungry day Esau treated his birthright as if it did not matter.
Genesis 25:19–34Read story
Historical account
Isaac and Rebekah in Gerar
During a famine, God told Isaac to remain in the land and repeated the promise first given to Abraham.
Genesis 26:1–11Read story
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Isaac's Wells and His Treaty with Abimelech
Isaac prospered in the land, faced quarrels over wells, and later made a peace agreement at Beersheba.
Genesis 26:12–33Read story
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Jacob Takes Esau's Blessing and Leaves Home
A family already troubled by grief was torn further when Jacob deceived his father and had to leave home.
Genesis 26:34–28:9Read story
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Jacob's Dream at Bethel
While travelling towards Haran, Jacob stopped for the night and received a dream and a promise from God.
Genesis 28:10–22Read story
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Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
At a well near Haran, Jacob met Rachel, served Laban for years, and was deceived into marrying Leah before Rachel.
Genesis 29:1–30Read story
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Leah, Rachel and the Growth of Jacob's Family
Jacob's family grew through years of hurt, rivalry and waiting, as children were born to Leah, Bilhah, Zilpah and then Rachel.
Genesis 29:31–30:24Read story
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Jacob's Flocks Increase
Jacob made an unusual wage agreement with Laban, and his own flocks grew very large.
Genesis 30:25–43Read story
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Jacob Leaves Laban
Jacob secretly left Laban, and their angry meeting ended with a covenant marked by a pillar and a heap of stones.
Genesis 31:1–55Read story
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Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
Jacob comes near Esau, feels afraid, prays for help, and sends gifts ahead.
Genesis 32:1–21Read story
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Jacob Wrestles and Receives the Name Israel
Alone in the night, Jacob wrestled until dawn and came away with a blessing, a new name, and a limp.
Genesis 32:22–32Read story
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