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Genesis 10:1

The Table of Nations opens with a reminder of the covenant family. God's promise to fill the earth (Genesis 9:1) begins to unfold here — one family, three sons, and a world yet to be populated.

Memory phrase: From one family, God filled the earth.

Talk about it: How do you think three family lines became all the nations of the earth?

Prayer: God, thank You that Your plan to fill the earth with people started with one faithful family. You are so creative!

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