We continue to study the life of Joseph. While Joseph is in prison, he serves as a prophet of the Lord. The Lord is preparing him for his future work. Joseph faithfully serves where the Lord has called him. In the interpretation of these two dreams, we will see the two destinies that are awaiting…
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The Book of Genesis (Page 2)
Scripture Reference: Genesis 39In the story of Joseph’s ordeal in Potiphar’s house, we see the theme of the sovereignty of God. We see Joseph’s faith throughout his ordeal. But we also see the temptation to discouragement along the way. How was Joseph repaid for his faithfulness? How would you feel? What does this teach us…
We will consider the story of Judah and Tamar. Judah will be significant in the history of redemption. But his legacy is not because of his greatness. God delights to show his grace in Judah.The Legacy of Judah1. Judah’s Canaanite connection.2. Judah’s relationship with Tamar.3. The blessings that came of it.
We will begin the story of Joseph. We need to see Joseph’s story in light of God’s sovereign plan. As we do this, we will see how Joseph is both a type of Christ to come and an example for believers.1. The context of his struggle.2. The offense of his dreams.3. The humiliation at his…
Our text is a transitional passage preparing us for the next generation. Who will be Jacob’s successor? On whom does the hope of Israel rest? We will see how God prepares us for his answer. The text is Genesis 35:16-29. The message is entitled Hope Beyond the Grave. And we will consider these points from the text.1. The hope…
We will continue to consider the holiness of Jacob’s family in Genesis 35. After the incident at Shechem, God reaffirms his call to Jacob. It is a call to be set apart and to worship him at Bethel. The message is entitled God’s Call to Worship. And we will consider these points. 1. God’s call…
We continue to study the life of Jacob and see the danger of worldliness that always accompanies God’s pilgrim people while in this world. We need to ask this question, “How can we be separate from the world and live holy lives?” We see in this account how God, in his providence, used the vengeance…
We will continue with the life of Jacob and see his peaceful encounter with Esau. This encounter was the event that Jacob dreaded the most about his return to the promised land. But after his encounter with the Angel of the Lord at Penuel, this encounter becomes anti-climactic. We need to consider how all our…
We come to the highpoint of Jacob’s faith struggles. Here we see the mystery of his wrestling with the Angel of the Lord. We need to see the connection between his prayer of faith and his wrestling with the Angel. There is mystery here. God condescends to come to Jacob and to be prevailed by…
In Genesis 31 God continues to deal with Jacob, sanctifying him and teaching him to live by faith. The Lord calls Jacob to take his family out from Laban’s house and to be separate from him. We will consider the Lord’s call to “holiness” for us. As pilgrims in this world we are like Jacob and are…