Today's reading includes the name changes of Abram and Sarai becoming Abraham and Sarah. Abraham name change is associated with "father of many nations" and Sarah the "blessed to be mother of many nations." One of the most notable name changes in the Bible is Saul becoming Paul. Jesus also gave Simon, son of Judah, the name Peter which carries significance with "the rock" in the formation of the Church. Most Biblical names are not accidental and open doors to greater understanding of the message. One of my greateast treasures is a Bible Dictionary (given by my parents) that gives meaning and pronunciation of most every biblical name.
Who says the Bible has no humor? Today, we read of the laughter of Abraham and Sarah when they hear the absurd. They are going to have a child pushing 100 years old! Miraculous births are yet another theme of the Bible. More later.
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