{"id":2235,"date":"2024-06-27T13:16:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clientsdemoarea.com\/projects\/riot\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2026-06-25T06:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:04:01","slug":"breaking-free-from-lying-gods-covenants-riot-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riotpodcast.co\/beta\/breaking-free-from-lying-gods-covenants-riot-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Free from Lying – God’s Covenants | RIOT Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breaking Free from Lying – God’s Covenants<\/strong><\/span> is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\nIn last week’s episode, we had a thought-provoking discussion on how Christians should approach their work. If you missed it, make sure to check it out. Two weeks ago, we explored Genesis 24<\/strong> and the beautiful love story of Isaac and Rebekah.<\/strong> Although you might expect us to cover Chapter 25 this week, we’re actually jumping ahead to Genesis 26.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Genesis 25,<\/strong> several significant events take place: Abraham marries Keturah, ensures his children with concubines receive gifts and are sent away, and secures Isaac as the rightful heir. Isaac inherits Abraham’s wealth and the covenant blessing from God. The chapter concludes with Abraham’s death at 175 and a summary of his genealogy.<\/p>\n

Now, let’s dive into Genesis 26,<\/strong> where we see Isaac repeating a mistake his father made\u2014lying about his wife Rebekah out of fear. We’ll read verses 1-11 and discuss the lessons from this chapter.<\/p>\n

True faith<\/strong> is always tested, either by temptations within or trials around us, as stated in James 1:1-18.<\/strong> God tests us to bring out the best, while Satan tempts us to bring out the worst. Each generation faces similar tests, revealing that human nature doesn’t change.<\/p>\n

Isaac faced a famine and, like his father Abraham, was tempted to leave the land God promised. Instead, God told him to stay, promising blessings and protection. Isaac’s journey and struggles remind us that faith involves trusting God’s promises, even when tempted to rely on our own solutions.<\/p>\n

In verses 7-11, we see Isaac lying about Rebekah being his sister, fearing for his life. This act of deception highlights his struggle with faith. Despite this, God blessed Isaac because of His covenant with Abraham, just as He blesses us through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

We’ll also explore the concept of the New Covenant, predicted by prophets like Jeremiah and fulfilled by Jesus. This covenant brings forgiveness, a changed heart, and a direct relationship with God.<\/p>\n

Join us as we unpack Genesis 26 further and discuss how Isaac’s experiences and the New Covenant shape our understanding of faith, obedience, and God’s unwavering promises. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Breaking Free from Lying – God’s Covenants is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast. In last week’s episode, we had a thought-provoking discussion on how Christians should approach their work. If you missed it, make sure to check it out. Two weeks ago, we explored Genesis 24 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2236,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[60,8,15,14,67,16,3,12,9,10,17,11,4,7,13,5,18,61],"class_list":["post-2235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christian-podcast","tag-apple-podcast","tag-best-christian-podcast","tag-christian-android-podcast","tag-christian-apple-podcast","tag-christian-discipleship-podcast","tag-christian-leadership-podcast","tag-christian-podcast","tag-christian-podcast-about-marriage","tag-christian-podcast-for-men","tag-christian-podcast-for-women","tag-christian-podcast-on-pandora","tag-christian-podcast-on-spotify","tag-contentment","tag-encouragement","tag-funny-christian-podcast","tag-righteous-invasion-of-truth","tag-riot-podcast","tag-the-riot-podcast"],"acf":{"photo":"","about_podcast":"Breaking Free from Lying - God's Covenants<\/strong><\/span> is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.<\/strong><\/span>
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\r\nIn last week's episode, we had a thought-provoking discussion on how Christians should approach their work. If you missed it, make sure to check it out. Two weeks ago, we explored Genesis 24<\/strong> and the beautiful love story of Isaac and Rebekah.<\/strong> Although you might expect us to cover Chapter 25 this week, we're actually jumping ahead to Genesis 26.<\/strong>
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\r\nIn Genesis 25,<\/strong> several significant events take place: Abraham marries Keturah, ensures his children with concubines receive gifts and are sent away, and secures Isaac as the rightful heir. Isaac inherits Abraham's wealth and the covenant blessing from God. The chapter concludes with Abraham's death at 175 and a summary of his genealogy.
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\r\nNow, let's dive into Genesis 26,<\/strong> where we see Isaac repeating a mistake his father made\u2014lying about his wife Rebekah out of fear. We'll read verses 1-11 and discuss the lessons from this chapter.
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\r\nTrue faith<\/strong> is always tested, either by temptations within or trials around us, as stated in James 1:1-18.<\/strong> God tests us to bring out the best, while Satan tempts us to bring out the worst. Each generation faces similar tests, revealing that human nature doesn't change.
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\r\nIsaac faced a famine and, like his father Abraham, was tempted to leave the land God promised. Instead, God told him to stay, promising blessings and protection. Isaac's journey and struggles remind us that faith involves trusting God's promises, even when tempted to rely on our own solutions.
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\r\nIn verses 7-11, we see Isaac lying about Rebekah being his sister, fearing for his life. This act of deception highlights his struggle with faith. Despite this, God blessed Isaac because of His covenant with Abraham, just as He blesses us through Jesus Christ.
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\r\nWe'll also explore the concept of the New Covenant, predicted by prophets like Jeremiah and fulfilled by Jesus. This covenant brings forgiveness, a changed heart, and a direct relationship with God.
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\r\nJoin us as we unpack Genesis 26 further and discuss how Isaac's experiences and the New Covenant shape our understanding of faith, obedience, and God's unwavering promises.
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