Genesis 40
An imprisoned Joseph must wait for God to deliver him. His humble attitude during this time of imprisonment is instructive for all who serve, but especially for mothers on this Mother’s Day.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
What Joseph Can Teach Mothers About Suffering Read More »
Genesis 39
Joseph was a slave in a foreign land, who battled daily temptation, was eventually tricked and wrongly accused, and finally thrown into prison. But through it all, God blessed him greatly. Oftentimes His blessings occur in the midst of suffering, rather than in its absence.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Blessing in the Midst of Suffering Read More »
Genesis 39:6-12
All around us we see people who have fallen in the battle against temptation. That serves us a warning, but it offers little hope. Our present text, however, does offer hope because Joseph did resist temptation.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
How to Fight for Your Soul Against Temptation (Part 2) Read More »
Genesis 39:6-12
All around us we see people who have fallen in the battle against temptation. That serves us a warning, but it offers little hope. Our present text, however, does offer hope because Joseph did resist temptation.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
How to Fight for Your Soul Against Temptation (Part 1) Read More »
Genesis 39:6-12
We learn about the nature of sin and temptation from the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
The Nature of Temptation Read More »
Genesis 38
Unchecked sin multiplies in descending fashion. We all know that sin is usually appealing, so we may find ourselves considering sin at times. We ask, “What will happen if I do this?” Then we weigh the pros and cons, performing a mental cost analysis. While sinning may look pretty good on the front end, Scripture does us a great service by showing us the other side of sin. We can see the ugly results of sin through this dark story of Judah.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
The Natural Course of Sin Read More »
Genesis 37
Joseph’s brothers persecuted the very one who would deliver them in the end. They rejected—in a sense—their savior, their deliverer.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Rejecting the Deliverer Read More »
Genesis 36
We live in a culture that worships instant gratification. It is readily observable at work, in our homes, in sports, and even in the church. There are grave dangers in pursuing instant gratification. Esau is one biblical example of these dangers, and we can learn a lot from studying him.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Genesis 35:16-29
Jacob’s life has been marked by sin and strife. However, life’s hardship must be placed within a greater context. This passage demonstrates how the proper context for the pain of life is our hope in the goodness of God.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Pain and the Promises of God Read More »
Genesis 35:1-4
Jacob found himself in a situation that is common to us all. God had commanded him to worship, but he knew that there was sin in his household. He asked himself the question, “How can I worship God with sin in my heart?”
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Instructions on Worship Read More »
