Si Abraham, May Forever: Keturah, Kids, at Kosher Comedy Nights

Holy Ghosters Bible Study, Manila Edition

πŸ“– Passage: Genesis 25 (a.k.a. “Lolo Abraham’s Senior Moments”)

Gen 25:1 – “Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah.”
πŸ‘‰ “Mga besh, akala niyo tapos na si Abraham after kay Sarah? Nope! Senior citizen na siya pero nagka-second round — nag-asawa ulit kay Keturah. Ang galing! Parang matandang nagti-TikTok, biglang trending ulit.”

Rashi chika: Sabi ng rabbi, si Keturah daw = si Hagar in disguise. Seryoso, parang teleserye plot twist. Tinawag siyang Keturah kasi parang ketoret (incense) — mabango ang deeds niya. Hindi siya naghanap ng iba habang wala si Abraham. Loyal!

πŸ‡ Kosher Food Break (Holy Ghoster Style)

Since si Abraham at Keturah ay about fruitfulness, the snack for tonight: kosher dried fruits (dates, figs, raisins). Symbolic kasi kahit tuyot ang lolo, fruitful pa rin. πŸ‘΄✨πŸ‡

πŸ“– Gen 25:2-4 – “Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, Shuah…”

πŸ‘‰ “Ito na yung roll call ng tropa ni Keturah. Para silang original K-pop group: Zimran & The Sons of Dedan. May spin-off pa: Midianites, Sheba, Dedan… legit family tree drama.”

Rashi chika: Sabi niya, kahit anak sila ni Abraham, tawag pa rin “concubine’s kids” — para ma-highlight na si Isaac pa rin ang bida. Kung baga, mga side quest characters sila, pero si Isaac yung main storyline.

πŸ“– Connection Time: Romans 4:18

“In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations…”
πŸ‘‰ “Si Abraham, kahit senior na, nagtiwala pa rin na magiging tatay ng maraming bansa. Kung baga, parang tatay na hindi marunong magpahinga — lagi pa ring nagpapaaral ng anak kahit may apo na!”

Exegesis punchline: Jewish rabbis say — kahit biological na imposible, fruitful pa rin si Abraham. Paul agrees. Lesson? Wag underestimate sa plano ni Lord kahit parang wala nang pag-asa. (At wag rin ma-pressure, hindi ibig sabihin na dapat may anak pa si Lolo sa 90s, okay?)

πŸ“– Gen 25:6 – “But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts and sent them away…”

πŸ‘‰ “So ayan, binigyan sila ng pasalubong pack ni Abraham (parang loot bag after birthday party), tapos pinauwi na sa East. Yung gifts? Sabi ng rabbi, baka mga weird stuff pa — parang ‘Names of Impure Things’ starter kit. Medyo creepy pasalubong.”

NT link: Matthew 5:45 – God gives rain and sun to both mabait at pasaway. Lesson: Kahit pasalubong lang, may blessing pa rin. God is generous like that.

πŸ“– Gen 25:3 + Matthew 2:1-2

Wise men from the East…
πŸ‘‰ “O diba? Sheba at Dedan = Arabian tribes = mga ninuno ng East. Kaya nung dumating yung mga wise men para magdala ng gifts kay Baby Jesus, parang bumabalik yung long-lost cousins ni Abraham. Family reunion na cosmic level!”

Snack idea: kosher honey cake with almonds 🍯🌰 — kasi Sheba = sweet gifts, Dedan = caravan vibes.

πŸ“– Gen 25:4 + Acts 7:29

Moses fled to Midian…
πŸ‘‰ “Plot twist ulit! Yung descendants ni Midian (anak ni Keturah) naging temporary tambayan ni Moses. So kahit exile siya, nasa loob pa rin ng Abrahamic family tree. Parang napunta lang siya sa pinsan’s bahay sa probinsya.”

Lesson: Even exile = part of God’s plan. Minsan kailangan natin mag-stay with “distant cousins” para i-train tayo for bigger calling.

πŸ“– Gen 25:5 + Matthew 11:27

“Abraham gave all he had to Isaac.”
πŸ‘‰ “Si Isaac ang all-access pass holder. Siya yung legit heir. Lahat ng blessing rights reserved kay Isaac.”
Jesus echoes this sa NT: “All things have been handed over to me by my Father.”
Lesson: Inheritance = covenant. Hindi lahat ng anak may equal shares, kasi covenant has direction.

Snack idea: kosher pita + olive oil dip πŸ«’ — kasi covenant = oil of blessing.

✨ Key Takeaways (a.k.a. Holy Ghoster One-Liners)

  • “Kahit senior citizen, may mission pa rin si Lord sa’yo. #HopeAgainstHope”

  • “May gifts ka man or covenant ka man — lahat galing kay God.”

  • “Minsan ang ex (Hagar/Keturah?) ay part ng redemption story. Teleserye si Abraham, mga bes.”

  • “Wise men from the East = OG Holy Ghosters on a road trip.”

πŸ‘‰ So mga kapatid, Genesis 25 is not boring genealogy — it’s proof na kahit messy ang family tree, God still works out His promise. Kaya sa buhay natin, kahit parang telenovela na complicated, si Lord pa rin ang scriptwriter.

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