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‘You are Mine’: Finding belonging in God’s family (Isaiah 43; John 16)

A ChatGPT-generated oil palette knife–style digital painting in 16:9 landscape format. The scene shows a dark, crowded space filled with indistinct figures. Three people in the foreground are illuminated by golden spotlights from above, their faces lifted upward in joy and awe. The man on the left smiles broadly, the woman in the center looks serene, and the bearded man on the right gazes upward with quiet reverence. The rest of the crowd fades into shadow, emphasizing the contrast between darkness and light. The text overlay says, "'You are Mine': Finding belonging in God's family (Isaiah 43; John 16)." A Hallel.info logo is in the lower left corner.

Isaiah 43 and John 16 focus on how God calls us by name and shapes us through life’s challenges, just as He did with Israel in exile. This study explores the importance of trusting the Master’s plan (fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus), the meaning of true belonging and how prayer transforms us. No matter where we are, God’s redemption and love are personal, purposeful, and ongoing — inviting us to connect with Him and each other.

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From Binding to Blessing: Tracing the Redemptive Arc of Genesis 22

A split-image collage illustrating the biblical parallels between the Binding of Isaac and the Arrest of Jesus. On the left, Isaac is depicted in a white robe, his hands bound with rope, with a solemn expression, symbolizing submission to God's will. Behind him, Abraham and other figures observe the moment. A golden light surrounds Isaac, signifying divine presence. On the right, Jesus (Yeshua) is portrayed in a red robe, his hands also bound with rope, mirroring Isaac's posture. His face reflects solemn acceptance as soldiers and onlookers surround him in the background. A similar golden light shines behind him, visually linking the two scenes. The text overlay reads, "From Binding to Blessing: Tracing the Redemptive Arc of Genesis 22," and a logo for "hallel.info" is present in the bottom left corner.

Abraham is put to another test — the most difficult test of all. Will Abraham give up the “son of the promise” the only son of his beloved Sarah? This event profoundly affects both Abraham and Isaac for the rest of their lives.