There are many people are enduring life without really feeling alive. Joseph was a man who practiced the presence of God. Joseph came from a dysfunctional family and his mother dies when he was in his teens. He gets into… Read More ›
Month: August 2012
Perfect Healing – Genesis 49-50
We all have to deal with grief or those who have hurt us deeply. We need God’s help for perfect healing. 1 – Words of grace (49:1-12) A Christian is to finish well. Jacob’s memory is remarkable. He had got… Read More ›
One of Those Days – Genesis 18:1-33
In these verses there are two striking questions to ask you. What would your answer be? Is anything too hard for the Lord? (vs. 14) Will not the judge of all the earth do right? (vs. 25) Can you hand… Read More ›
Not Even Ten Good People – Genesis 18-19
There is no political party in the Western World that supports any of the Christian values of morality. Things are being forced onto the Church to make it conform. There are too many Churches who will support the Church rather… Read More ›
Light in the Heavens – Genesis 1:14-19
Where did the stars and planets come from? It has been a question that has perplexed scientists for centuries. It was God who created the light (Genesis 1:3) before he created the luminaries in the sky. 1 – The formation… Read More ›
Life A Balancing Act? – Genesis 1:26-2:24
How are you balancing your life? 1 – Welcome to the world of 24/7 Globalisation. The world is becoming a smaller place. The speed of travel and technology has caused rapid advances in the last 50 years. Consumerism. There is… Read More ›
Joseph Says No! – Genesis 39:6-21b
There has been an emergence of “girl power” in recent years. In this passage the woman is out to tempt the man. She is coming from a position of power. 1 – An offer that was hard to refuse (vs…. Read More ›
Joseph Reveals Himself – Genesis 45:1-10
Joseph finally reveals himself in this passage. He says “I am Joseph” and beckons his family to “come close to me”. There are three things that he reveals:- 1 – Joseph revealed himself (vs. 1-5) Joseph had revealed himself progressively…. Read More ›
Jacob Goes On a Journey – Genesis 45:25-46:34
Life is a journey and this one has a happy ending. 1 – The journey from Egypt to Canaan Jacob’s reaction – Joseph had given then plenty of food and clothes. They had all they needed. What would be Jacob’s… Read More ›
Handling Grief – Genesis 3:16
There is a difference between grief and mourning. Grief tends to be private, while grief is mourning gone public. 1 – When to grieve The grieving can happen before a person has died. It can depend on who the person… Read More ›
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