Marie.Irby
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Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 14:11-13 NLT
The victorious invaders then plundered Sodom and Gomorrah and headed for home, taking with them all the spoils of war and the food supplies. They also captured Lot—Abram’s nephew who lived in Sodom—and carried off everything he owned. But one of Lot’s men escaped and reported everything to Abram the Hebrew, who was living near the oak grove belonging to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his relatives, Eshcol and Aner, were Abram’s allies.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 14:8-9 NLT
Then the rebel kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (also called Zoar) prepared for battle in the valley of the Dead Sea. They fought against King Kedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Babylonia, and King Arioch of Ellasar—four kings against five.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 14:5-7 NLT
One year later Kedorlaomer and his allies arrived and defeated the Rephaites at Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites at Ham, the Emites at Shaveh-kiriathaim, and the Horites at Mount Seir, as far as El-paran at the edge of the wilderness. Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (now called Kadesh) and conquered all the territory of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites living in Hazazon-tamar.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 14:4 NLT
For twelve years they had been subject to King Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled against him.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:18 NLT
So Abram moved his camp to Hebron and settled near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. There he built another altar to the LORD.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:14-17 NLT
After Lot had gone, the LORD said to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, east and west. I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession. And I will give you so many descendants that, like the dust of the earth, they cannot be counted! Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.”
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:13 NLT
But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the LORD.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:12 NLT
So Abram settled in the land of Canaan, and Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom and settled among the cities of the plain.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:3-4 NLT
From the Negev, they continued traveling by stages toward Bethel, and they pitched their tents between Bethel and Ai, where they had camped before. This was the same place where Abram had built the altar, and there he worshiped the LORD again.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:5-6 NLT
Lot, who was traveling with Abram, had also become very wealthy with flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and many tents. But the land could not support both Abram and Lot with all their flocks and herds living so close together.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:7-8 NLT
So disputes broke out between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. (At that time Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land.) Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives!
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:11 NLT
Lot chose for himself the whole Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram.
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Genesis 13:2 NLT
(Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.)
Jan 10
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:21 NLT
For only the godly will live in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:20 NLT
Follow the steps of good men instead, and stay on the paths of the righteous.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:16 NLT
Wisdom will save you from the immoral woman, from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:10-12 NLT
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:5-9 NLT
Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 2:1-4 NLT
My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.
Jan 9
Marie.Irby
highlighted Matthew 8:33-34 NLT
The herdsmen fled to the nearby town, telling everyone what happened to the demon-possessed men. Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, but they begged him to go away and leave them alone.
Jan 9