Tag: joseph
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A River of Redemption Flowing from Eden – 7 – Upstream in History
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” – John 1:45 ESV What does it mean to look upstream in history? Those seeking eternal truth look back through the eyes of scripture. A Basis…
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A River of Redemption Flowing from Eden – Joseph
Joseph Unlike Moses “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit in him?” … Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh and no one will be able to raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt without your permission.” Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah… – Genesis 41 None…
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The Curse of Disease and Death – 3
Moses & Joseph, Two Paths to the Palace Joseph suffered prior to his blessing more like Job than Moses. He had no choice in his suffering, except his choice of response. Isn’t that how our suffering most impacts others, by our godly response? Blessed be the Lord! In part two of this series about our…
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A Word to the Cunning – 3
God’s plans change hearts We have been examining the wisdom of Proverbs and advice to the cunning. An evil man or woman has two choices: continue in cunning evil or turn to the wisdom of the Lord. One such repentant man was Simon the magician. Several men and women never turn back to the Lord.…
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Reflections: Israel – a people
Genesis 32: “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” When you hear ‘Israel,’ think ‘Jacob.’ When you read Jacob after Genesis 32, remember GOD has renamed him Israel. When you read…
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A Temporary Throne – 46
CHAPTER 46 WOULD YOU SAVE JOSEPH FROM THE PIT? WOULD YOU SAVE HIM FROM HIS STEP-BROTHERS? Once more I sat on the Temporary Throne in the Throne-room of Heaven in conversation with the Living God, Judge of all men. The LORD had shown me the ongoing competition of Leah and Rachel. The LORD had shown…
