“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money...” (Genesis 43:23) The background of this verse is that Joseph had been promoted to Prime Minister of Egypt. … [Read more...]
Who Built Your House?
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain” (Psalm 127:1) As we look at this passage of Scripture, this song of ascents of Solomon lets us ponder who has … [Read more...]
The Cost of the Coat
Genesis 37:3-4 Israel, or Jacob, loved Joseph more than all his other children. This love was manifested by Jacob making Joseph a coat of (many) colors. Genesis 37:4 says, “when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his … [Read more...]
It’s All In How You View the Mountain
Joshua 14:7-15 “Now therefore give me this mountain…” (Joshua 14:12a) Caleb, the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, was given by Moses his inheritance upon his return from spying out the land of Canaan. Caleb was forty years old when this event … [Read more...]
Released
Luke 23:17-25 “And he (Pilate) released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he (Pilate) delivered Jesus to their will" (Luke 23:25). Verse 18 gives us the released man’s name, Barabbas. This … [Read more...]
Christian Living Part II
“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” (Psalms 16:8) The subject of Christian living is often given only cursory treatment, if any at all. It seems as though many would tell you how … [Read more...]
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