Joseph arrived in Egypt as a slave. He was sold by Midianite traders to Potiphar, the king. We are not told how long he was a slave in the household of Potiphar before he was put in charge of Potiphar’s household and all he owned. Genesis 37:18-28, 36 Potiphar’s wife saw Joseph and wanted him […]
Genesis 32:1-32 Jacob was going home! He had two wives, twelve sons and at least one daughter. He had servants and lots of livestock. He left home 20 years before under the threat of death from his brother Esau. Going back took courage… and God telling him it was time. Jacob sent a messenger […]
Jacob had had it! He was done! He called his two wives, they were sisters, into a field so they could have privacy. He had worked for his uncle for 14 years, seven years for each of his wives. Jacob also overheard his brothers-in-law scheming that Jacob was cheating Laban on the livestock. Uh-oh, trouble […]
Deceptions come from wrong motives. Deceptions are deliberate lies. Genesis 27:1-12 Isaac was old, and couldn’t see so well. He called his eldest and favorite son, Esau, and told him to go hunt and “bring me my favorite dish then I will bless you”. Isaac said that he didn’t know when he would die (he […]
Sarai’s solution to have a child, her way… Sarai was Abram’s wife, she knew what God told her husband, that the two of them would have a child, a son. She was without children and she was beyond, way beyond, the age of bearing a child. She decided God wasn’t moving fast enough, she would […]
All the people on earth spoke the same language. They decided to build a city and a tower to reach heaven. They wanted their name to be known. Genesis 11:1-4 Pride does that, doesn’t it? Wanting one’s name to be known and recognized by others. The LORD came down from heaven to see […]
Are some myths based on facts? I think so. One example which comes to mind is the… dragon. Job 41:1-11 a large fish or whale is described. Job 41:12-34 a dragon is described. God’s word describes a beast which is also described in stories. And the descriptions “fit” each other. Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction,…” […]
Proverbs 29:25 paraphrased LORD You are God. Let me never forget that fact. Your word says “The fear of man brings a snare.” Am I a people pleaser? Yes, too many times. Forgive me. Your word also says, “but he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.” I come to You to trust in […]
1 Chronicles 23:3-32 David set up new responsibilities for the Levites by replacing their responsibilities which were no longer applicable. The ark of the covenant would be installed in the temple – yet to be built. The Levites had been responsible to carry the tent (the tabernacle) and all its contents for worship. This […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…|Proverbs 16:2 The prayer is paraphrased. “All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight,But the LORD weighs the motives.” Lord, looking at prayer and “life” – many […]