Okay we now begin our study of Exodus, one of the most exciting books in the Torah. While Genesis is considered to be the Book of Beginnings relating to us the story of how the universe and mankind began, Exodus is also a book of beginnings. It’s about the beginning of a nation of people […]
50-5: The four foundational God principles established in Genesis
So today we wrap up our study of the Book of Genesis. If you’ve been faithfully studying with me over the past year or so, by now your knowledge of Genesis probably surpasses that of most pastors out there and you should now have a strong working knowledge of the key foundations of our faith […]
50-4: Joseph, as his father did, requests that his final resting place be in Israel
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my […]
50-3: Joseph’s relationship with his brothers shows us how guilt can poison our lives
“Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, ‘Joseph may hate us now and pay us back in full for all the suffering we caused him.’”-Genesis 50:15 Guilt is an interesting burden to carry. It makes us unconsciously assume that how we have viewed and treated others in the past is exactly how we […]
50-2: Pharaoh was worried Joseph might not return to Egypt after burying his father
“I beg you, let me go up and bury my father; I will return.’” Pharaoh responded, “Go up and bury your father, as he made you swear.”-Genesis 50:5-6 After Jacob passed away, we are told that all of Egypt was ordered to go into mourning for him. This was an honor normally only reserved for royalty. […]
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