9-Jan: Genesis 23-24; Matthew 16-17
Genesis 23: The burial of Sarah, Abraham insists on paying for the cave to Ephron.
Genesis 24: Isaac married Rebekah, “For the Lord in whose presence I have walked, will send his angel with you.” Servant worships twice, Isaac in field, “meditating”.
Matthew 16 Leaders demand a miraculous sign, yeast of the Pharisees, Peter’s declaration about Jesus, you are Messiah, the son of God, Jesus predicts His death.
Matthew 17 The transfiguration, Jesus heals a demon – possessed boy, Jesus again predicts His death, Payment of the temple tax.