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…
It’s Time to Go The LORD said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your father and grandfather and to your relatives there, and I will be with you.” Genesis 31: 3 My Takeaways Something Old Sometimes we have to draw a line in the sand. Even if the other party does not agree…
If God Be With Me Then Jacob made this vow: “If God will indeed be with me and protect me on this journey, and if he will provide me with food and clothing, and if I return safely to my father’s home, then the LORD will certainly be my God.” Genesis 28:20-21 My…
The 3 R’s to Good Decision Making What good is my birthright to me now? Genesis 25:32b My Takeaways Something Old Nothing is worth the sacrifice of my inheritance. https://www.gotquestions.org/inheritance-in-Christ.html I’ve been as foolish as Esau Good decisions are made when we are: Esau was exhausted (25:29) Realistic in our thinking. Was Esau…