The Faith Of A Patriarch So, Jacob set out for Egypt with all his possessions. Genesis 46:1 My Takeaways Something Old Patriarch: the male head of a family or tribe. any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, their forefathers, or the sons of Jacob….
Let it Go, God did. “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy?” Reuben asked. “But you wouldn’t listen. And now we have to answer for his blood!” Genesis 42:22 My Takeaways Something Old My God doesn’t condemn. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Romans…
Perseverance In The PIT Two full years later,… Genesis 41:1a My Takeaways Something Old Isn’t it amazing that even in the pit of despair, we can receive the favor and care from the Lord? Our time in the pit has purpose. We just have to be patient enough to see it. Joseph made the…
Lessons From Joseph But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him His faithful love. Genesis 39:21 My Takeaways Something Old Don’t take my identification for something cheap and temporary. Jacob’s lust cost him a lot. Something New What can we learn from a youngin’? It’s not just what you say,…
Our Promise Keeping God This is the account of the descendants of Esau. Genesis 36:1 My Takeaways Something Old We see prophecy fulfilled. God’s prophecy to Rebekah fulfilled: Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older…
Seeing The Past On The Horizon Then Jacob look up and saw Esau coming with his 400 men. Genesis 33:1a My Takeaways Something Old A few truths in today’s reading: If we allow God to work in our lives, time can heal anger and hatred. Esau wanted to kill Jacob, but after 20 years Esau greeted…