God's Promise

All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.—Genesis 28:14–15

In January, we studied the first half of Genesis, from Creation through the death of Abraham. This month, we follow the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. We’ll read some of the most famous stories in the Bible, including Jacob stealing Esau’s birthright and Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers.

Through it all, we will learn that God keeps His promises. Despite the deceit of Jacob, the violence of Levi and Simeon, or the false accusation of Potiphar’s wife, God was faithful. Abraham’s family would become a great nation and bless all the families of the earth (Gen. 12:3). We, too, can depend on God’s promises. He is always faithful!

Your devotional author,
Ryan J. Cook

BY Ryan Cook

Dr. Ryan Cook has taught at Moody Bible Institute since 2012. He earned his bachelor of arts in Bible and Theology from Moody and his master of arts in Old Testament from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He has worked in Christian education and served as a pastor in Michigan for seven years. During his time as a professor at Moody, he earned his doctorate from Asbury Theological Seminary. He now lives with his wife, Ashley, and their three children in the Chicagoland area.

VOLUME 37 EDITION 7

Managing Editor: Jamie Janosz, Senior Editor: Elena Mafter, Contributing Editor: John Koessler, Writer: Ryan Cook, Graphic Designer: Rachel Hutcheson, Marketing: JD Hamby, Production: Rhonda AuYeung