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The Promised Land is historically the land of Israel, but it is also a metaphor for a place of peace and belonging.

Then I saw the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. Now God's presence is with his people.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image".

Cain killed his brother Abel. The Lord asked, "Where is your brother?" Cain replied, "Am I my brother's keeper?"

The floodgates of the heavens were opened and for forty days and forty nights, the flood rose on the earth.

The world had one language. When they got together and built a tower to heaven, God confused their tongues.

God said to Abraham, "Go from your country to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation".

Abraham took the knife to slay his son Isaac, and the Lord called out, "Abraham! Do not lay a hand on the boy!"

Jacob was a good cook, and he tricked his older brother Esau into selling his birthright for a bowl of lentil soup.

Joseph wept loudly and said, "I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! God sent me ahead of you!"

Then pharaoh said, "The Israelites have become far too numerous for us". So they oppressed them with slave labor.

God said to Moses, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.”

The Lord said to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous, you will lead these people to inherit the land I promised them".

Delilah said, "Tell me the secret of your great strength. How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when you won’t confide in me?"

David was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. He became king after Saul.

Solomon is known for his wisdom. God granted him a discerning heart as well as wealth, honor and a long life.

How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him. But if Baal is God, then follow him.

Mordecai told Esther. "Do not think you will survive. Perhaps you have been raised up for such a time as this".

Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.

Unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. The government will be upon His shoulder. His name is Mighty God.