The Life of Joseph

There are many different forms of government described in the Bible. But description does not equal prescription.... Keep Reading

Jacob is proud of Joseph, and God is proud of you.... Keep Reading

Contrary to expectation, Jacob adopts Ephraim and Manasseh, so that Joseph may inherit a double portion.... Keep Reading

Our upbringing affects the way we think about different actions. Yet, even when others have vastly different upbringings which lead them to vastly different conclusions, we can still maintain peaceful relationships.... Keep Reading

As Jacob gives his final blessings on his sons, we are warned by Reuben's indiscretion to flee from sexual temptation.... Keep Reading

Sometimes a "blessing" isn't really a blessing. Jacob instead curses the anger of Simeon and Levi...... Keep Reading

Reuben, Simeon, and Levi have all been punished for their sin, but Jacob blesses Judah, who sold his brother into slavery and mistreated his daughter-in-law. Why? Because of grace...... Keep Reading

If Scripture records something that is false, does that make Scripture false? or does that make scripture true for accurately recording the false statement?... Keep Reading

We love to brag about our children, but, if we are honest, we must admit that they are lost without a saving relationship with Jesus.... Keep Reading

In order to understand today’s Scripture passage, you must first understand that there was an ancient law, cited in the Law of Moses, that was known as “levirate marriage.” Under this law, if a married man died without siring any heirs, then it was the duty of his brother to marry … Read More