Hagar has another encounter with the Lord
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about when Sarah asked to cast Hagar out of the camp. And how God has a second encounter with Hagar.
Episodes
Daily Manna with Pastor Paul Torres
Pastor Paul Torres invites you to pull up a chair and join him on a conversational, thoughtful discussion of the Bible in a verse by verse study. This 15-minute daily radio program airs on WBMJ and WIVV (The Rock Radio Network), a bilingual Bible teaching network in Puerto Rico. Paul Torres is the pastor of Christian Community Church in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He is also host of "Daily Manna Weekend" and "Maná Diario" on The Rock. The Rock Radio Network is AM-1190 WBMJ (San Juan Metro), AM-1370 (Vieques/VI) and WCGB AM-1060 (Juana Díaz/Ponce).
Episodes
The promised seed of Abraham has arrived!
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul wraps up the story of Abimelec and starts into the story of the birth of Isaac and the laughter that was prophesied finally came to pass.
And the scolding continues
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the mistake Abraham made in Egypt is the same one he did over in Negev.
Strange visitors at Abraham's door
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul starts chapter 18 of Genesis and talks about the 3 men that visited Abraham.
Sarai changed to Sarah
Abram wasn't the only name God changed. Pastor Paul reads when God changes Sarai's name into Sarah, and what would that imply.
What was the sign of circumcision?
Pastor Paul talks about why the Lord asked for Abraham and his men to be circumcised in Genesis 17:10. Pastor Paul explores the act of circumcision and what in might represent.
Why did God rename Abram to Abraham?
Entering into Genesis chapter 17, Pastor Paul talks about how God once again comes before Abram and makes a few changes.
The Lord sees everything
After the big mistake Sarai made by giving her servant to Abram and then having her shunned from the camp. We see how the mercy of God goes beyond our understanding.
Stop running away
In the middle of Genesis chapter 16 we run into the story of Abram and Sarai, when she gives Abram her servant.
Consequences of trying to help God
In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul talks about the other crisis of faith in Abraham's household. And her decision of giving Abraham her servant.
Trying to "help" God...
In the previous episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talked about the covenant that God made in favor of Abram. Taking upon Himself to redeem the world through Abraham.
God cut a covenant with Abram
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about how there could've been people watching what Abram was doing, so God asks him to come aside.
He who begins a good work in us will complete it!
In the new testament Abraham is referred to as the father of our faith. Not because he invented it, but because he demonstrated faith. God made a promise to Abraham, and Abraham shows some doubt.
What does it mean to believe in God?
"Counted because of righteousness" is at the heart of what we believe as Christians. Pastor Paul talks about the things that God has revealed and taught us to believe in.
God promised Abram a son
Abram questions God about his heir that at the moment he was childless and his servant would be his heir.
A reward from God
After just rescuing his nephew Lot from the kings that took over Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham had a meeting with 2 important kings.
Abraham was not the only righteous man of his day
In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul talks about the encounter with the Highest Priest Melchizedek.
Abraham: The Warrior
As is common with many characters of the bible, Abraham wore many hats. In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul explores how Abraham acts like a warrior would.
So what was Abram looking for?
In the previous episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul references a verse in Hebrews 11, a verse that explains why the Lord sent Abram on this journey.
When is a good idea a bad one?
"The best-laid plans of mice and men, often go astray". Pastor Paul talks about how that saying could apply to the life of Lot in the book of Genesis 13:10
Trouble between Abram and Lot
Pastor Paul talks about how we are seeing how when the people don't follow the will of the Lord, bad things happen.
Where did Hagar come from?
Pastor Paul just starts chapter 13 when Abram is thrown out of Egypt and answers the question: Where's Hagar from?
Responding to a famine in the land
In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul talks about how Abram responds to a famine in a typical way a believer with little faith would.
Abram: An altar builder
Abram pitched his tent between two cities. And builds an altar. In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul talks about why would that be.
And he went as the Lord had told him
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the moment when Abram took his wife and went to where the Lord told him to go.
Great: Nation, Blessing and Name
Digging a little deeper into Genesis chapter 12, Pastor Paul talks about the call that the Lord gives to Abraham.
Abraham's father: An idolater
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the story that isn't told in the bible but may shine a more describing light on the father of Abraham.
The Generations of Terah
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul discusses the generations of Abraham's father: Terah
Therefore its name was called BABEL
After discussing in the previous episode about communication and its importance for the church to communicate, otherwise it's like an army without a leader. Pastor Paul continues the story of the Tower of Babel.
"Confuse their language"
Pastor Paul continues on with the story of the Tower of Babel.