Lemon or Lemonade: Devotions from a Preschool Teacher

Jacob Goes Home

God is watching out for Jacob and is with him during one of the most challenging journeys of his life.  Join Lemon or Lemonade on a survey through Genesis 31 - 33.  

Jacob Learns (Finally!)

Jacob goes to the land of his grandfather, Abraham, to find a wife.  He finds Laban's family, as instructed.  There, he gets a taste of his own medicine, for Laban deceives him twice.  Jacob learns from this experience and becomes more honest in his dealings and more reliant on God for what he needs in life.  Join Lemon or Lemonade for today's reading of Genesis chapters 29 and 30.  

The Stolen Blessing

Jacob completes his deceit by deceiving his father, with his mother's help, and stealing Esau's blessing while Esau is out hunting, as his father wishes.  With the blessing of Isaac and the promise of God, Jacob begins his journey to find a wife.  Join Lemon or Lemonade in reading and breaking down Genesis 27 - 28.  

The War of the Womb

Hairy and Grabby.  Or Jacob and Esau.  However you remember the twins who grappled for power already in the womb in Genesis 25 - 26, read about the beginnings of the tribe of Israel with Lemon or Lemonade.  

The Lord's Providence for a Servant

Abraham buys land in the Promised Land for the first time and then sends his servant to find a wife for his son in this episode of Lemon or Lemonade.  Follow along as we read the Bible in two years, with this episode focusing on Genesis 23 and 24.  

O Father, Where's the Sacrifice?

There are so many connections between God calling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac and Christ going to the cross.  Join Lemon or Lemonade in an overview of Genesis chapter 22.  

Waiting for God's Promise

Abraham waited 25 years for God to fulfill His promise.  God's timing is not ours, but it is always perfect timing.  Join Lemon or Lemonade in reading Genesis chapters 20 and 21 as we learn more about God preserving the Messianic line through Abraham.  

The Wages of Sin is Death

Make no mistake, God deals with sin harshly.  Sin is deadly serious because it is an offense to God.  However, that is not the end of the story.  Faith in God is also counted as righteousness through Christ Jesus, even in the Old Testament.  God's promise to Abraham continues with Genesis 18 and 19 in today's devotions.  

To Believe or Not to Believe

In one chapter, Abram shows that he isn't sure God can keep his end of the covenant, since he is too old to have a child.  In the next chapter, Abram is forgiven of this sin, and the covenant is renewed with a new name and a new sign of the covenant.  God is faithful.  Join Lemon or Lemonade with a review of Genesis Chapters 16 and 17.  

Count the Stars

The battle belongs to the Lord.  This theme is found throughout the Scriptures, particularly in the early chapters of Genesis, where God sends Abram to rescue Lot.  After the daring rescue, Abram receives reassurance from God that God will always keep His promises, and God makes a covenant with Abram.  Join Lemon or Lemonade in reading the Scriptures in two years, as today we read Genesis 14:1 - 15:21.