The next article of Bible study in Genesis was just released, and discusses Bible history from Noah to Abraham, and the first hint of the ultimate riddle of the Bible. God spoke with Abram with promises of blessing, and later renamed him Abraham from Abram, and his wife Sarah was renamed from Sarai.

These blessings were for all generations of Abram's seed which included his firstborn, Ishmael, born by his wife's handmaid, Hagar. His wife, Sarai had given her handmaid to Abram to raise up an heir because she was thought barren due to advanced age. She later conceived as promised by God, and the same blessings applied to the royal seed which was his son Isaac, from whom would come the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

This article from Genesis in the Old Testament documents the first hint of the ultimate riddle of the Bible, and reveals the full mystery looking ahead at the New Testament. Read the full article about the significance of Bible history from Noah to Abraham here to learn more about the ultimate riddle.

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Usability for Bible students and other visitors to the Ultimate Riddles main site was enhanced today with a makeover to improve navigation of Bible study articles. Previously in an attempt to save space, article links were two digits with no text to indicate the topic of each lesson. Adding an article directory for each book of the Bible will make navigating the website more convenient.

The new navigation includes a main Directory of Links to Bible Study and General Information separated by Old Testament and New Testament, and each book of the Bible will have a listing of articles by subject and topic beginning with an article directory for Genesis study lessons.

In addition, the main directory will have a section on General Information to cover related subjects about Christianity beginning with My Personal Christian Beliefs and Statement of Faith.

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Here is advice for those readers moved by the Holy Spirit and wondering what formal steps are necessary to be saved and born again in accepting Christ as your Savior. You can be alone. No formal ceremony is necessary.

If you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and want Him in your life as your Lord and Savior, state a prayer from your heart, and in your own words, similar to the one below to join other Christians in the Body of Christ. In praying, simply admit you are a sinner in need of forgiveness, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and acknowledge His sacrifice, death, and resurrection.

If it makes you more comfortable, first believing and then reading the following prayer example is fine, too.

Lord God, I am a sinner asking forgiveness, and accept Jesus Christ today as my Lord and Savior. I confess that Jesus is God, Who as the Son of God came in the flesh for the remission of sin, that He was crucified and died for me, was raised on the third day, and sits at the right hand of God waiting to return. I believe through faith and the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ that I am saved, and now take my place in the Body of Christ. Thank you for this moment and the promise of eternal life. This I pray in Jesus' precious name, Amen.

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