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Joseph’s Faith at Work

May 1, 2024

Joseph Outshined his Brothers “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones” (Hebrews 11:22). — Todd Alexander The Apostle Paul includes Joseph in his long list of heroes of faith. The faith of these heroes, demonstrated in their life experiences, gave them a “good report” before God (Hebrews 11:2). Paul explains that their faith at work was driven by their hope for a better, heavenly country (Hebrews 11:13‑14). […]

The Prophet that Hath a Dream

May 1, 2024

Life-Changing Dreams “The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream” (Jeremiah 23:28). — Matt Kerry Some events in our lives change us permanently. Pleasant events may be so joyous that we never forget the peace and gratitude that welled up. On the other hand, memories of unpleasant experiences often bring back emotional or physical pain and injury that give us pause. There is a third type of experience that only God’s people share: spiritual revelations. For those who have […]

Joseph in Egypt

May 1, 2024

Two Visits by His Brothers “Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there. And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself” (Exodus 43:30, 31, RVIC). — David Rice When Joseph was sold by his brothers to a traveling band of Midianite merchants, descendants of Abraham, he was taken to Egypt, the prominent country of the time. When Jesus was sold to […]

Lessons from the Jewish Feasts

March 1, 2024

Leviticus 23 “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD’s appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations — My appointed times are these’” (Leviticus 23:2, Scriptures from NASB).” — Ray Charlton The twenty-third chapter in Leviticus sets out for the Israelites, through Moses, the holy days, the times, and the seasons as they were appointed by God. Each of these holy days had a special meaning to the Jewish Nation and provides lessons for Christians today. […]

Israel’s Passover Celebrations

March 1, 2024

Six Occasions “And it shall be to you as a sign on your hand and as a memorial between your eyes, that the law of the LORD may be in your mouth; for with a strong hand the LORD has brought you out of Egypt. You shall therefore keep this ordinance at its appointed time from year to year” (Exodus 13:9, 10, Scriptures from RSV, Revised Standard Version, unless otherwise noted). — Jeff Earl The Old Testament describes six specific accounts of […]