how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

Grace be with you all.

Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.

Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.

The children of your elect sister greet you.

And have mercy on those who waver;

Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates and dried up its water to prepare the way for the kings from the east.

The flood engulfed the earth for forty days. As the waters increased, they lifted the ark and raised it above the earth.

When Abram entered Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.

The four victorious kings took all the possessions and food of Sodom and Gomorrah and left.

He had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant. Once Hagar realized she was pregnant, she despised Sarai.

Then Sarah lied, saying, “I did not laugh,” because she was afraid. But the Lord said, “No! You did laugh.”

The two men turned and headed toward Sodom, but Abraham was still standing before the Lord.

Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “This is the Lord’s doing. Our wishes are of no concern.

“Look,” said Esau, “I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”

Therefore, take your weapons – your quiver and your bow – and go out into the open fields and hunt down some wild game for me.

Now then, my son, do what I say. Run away immediately to my brother Laban in Haran.

In this way Jacob became extremely prosperous. He owned large flocks, male and female servants, camels, and donkeys.

You didn’t even allow me to kiss my daughters and my grandchildren good-bye. You have acted foolishly!

But Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, in the land of Canaan.