Welcome to Day 9 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we read Genesis chapters 27–29 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters mark a major turning point in the story of Jacob, as the covenant blessing moves forward through family conflict, deception, and unexpected encounters with God.

Today’s reading includes:

• Jacob deceiving Isaac and receiving Esau’s blessing
• Esau’s grief and the deep fracture within Isaac’s family
• Jacob fleeing to Paddan Aram to escape Esau’s anger
• God appearing to Jacob in a dream at Bethel and reaffirming His promise
• Jacob’s vow and the naming of Bethel as the house of God
• Jacob’s arrival in Laban’s household
• Jacob’s love for Rachel and the deception that leads to his marriage to Leah
• The beginning of Jacob’s family through Leah’s sons

Genesis 27–29 reveals how deeply human choices affect families and futures. We see broken trust, rivalry, and consequences—but also a God who remains present and faithful. Even as Jacob’s journey begins in deception and uncertainty, God meets him where he is and continues to move His promise forward.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief opening prayer
• A complete Scripture reading
• A short reflection to help frame the passage

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read God’s Word—word for word.

Thank you for listening, and we’ll continue the journey together tomorrow.

Today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible covers Genesis chapters 23–26, marking a major transition in God’s covenant as it passes from Abraham to Isaac.

These chapters show how God’s promises continue through seasons of loss, family decisions, and familiar struggles—carried forward not by human perfection, but by God’s faithfulness.

Today's reading includes:

• The death of Sarah and Abraham securing a burial place in the promised land
• God’s guidance in the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
• The death of Abraham and the continuation of the covenant through Isaac
• The birth of Jacob and Esau and the selling of the birthright
• Isaac facing famine, conflict, and blessing as God reaffirms His promise

Genesis 23–26 highlights how God’s covenant moves steadily forward across generations. Though circumstances change and challenges repeat, God remains faithful to His word and patient with His people.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or returning to Scripture with fresh eyes, you’re invited to follow along as we walk through the entire Bible—word for word, one day at a time.

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Welcome to Day 7 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we read Genesis chapters 20–22 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters show both the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and one of the greatest tests of faith found in all of Scripture.

Today’s reading includes:

• Abraham and Abimelek, and God’s protection of Sarah
• The birth of Isaac, the long-awaited son of promise
• Hagar and Ishmael sent into the wilderness, and God’s provision
• A treaty at Beersheba and Abraham calling on the Eternal God
• God testing Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac
• The Lord providing a ram in place of Isaac
• God reaffirming His covenant and blessing through obedience

Genesis 20–22 reveals that God is faithful to His promises and sovereign over every outcome. Even after the promise is fulfilled, faith continues to be refined. The testing of Abraham shows that trust in God is not only about receiving blessings, but about surrendering what we hold most dearly, believing that the Lord will provide.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading with no commentary added
• A short reflection to frame the passage in context

Whether this is your first time reading the Bible or your first time reading it all the way through, you’re invited to follow along each day as we read God’s Word together—faithfully and without interruption.