Today: [Matthew 3] Introducing John the Baptist: In Matthew 3 we meet John the Baptist, a near relation to Jesus, who precedes Him in public ministry calling the people to repentance and water baptism. Is it essential or necessary for believers in Jesus to be baptized? What if you were only sprinkled in baptism? Is […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 2] Astrologers, Angels, and Bible Contradictions: In chapter 2 of Matthew, we find many references that challenge and mystify us regarding the events relating to the birth of Jesus. There are astrologers from the east who come to find Jesus. Does that mean astrology is an approved method of spiritual inquiry? There are […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 1] The Missing 42nd Generation: In Matthew 1 we have an introduction to Mary and Joseph, and an account of Jesus’ birth. We will also find an undisclosed revelation hidden in the accounting of the geneaology of Jesus through the line of Joseph. This passage purports to cover 42 generations of Jesus but […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 50] After the Death of Jacob: After Jacob’s death the brothers of Joseph are fearful that he will turn against them and take vengeance. Joseph reaffirms his love for his brothers as a type of Christ extending forgiveness to whosoever will. Have you accepted the full forgiveness of Jesus on your life? [Gen […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 49] Do You Ever Prophesy Over Your Children? In this chapter, Jacob calls the family together and prophesies over each one of his children. God honors Jacob’s declaration, and his words govern the bloodlines of the tribes of Israel right down to the modern day. What about you? This chapter is an example […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 48] God Chooses You! In this chapter, Joseph takes his two sons to receive a blessing from their grandfather Jacob. When Jacob lays hands upon them, he gives the younger Ephraim, the greater benediction. Joseph didn’t like this and tries to correct his father, but Jacob insists, being led by the Spirit to […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 47] The Children of God in the Land of Goshen. In chapter 47 of Genesis, we see the sons of Jacob installed and thriving in the land of Goshen while the famine rages all around them. For us, this is a type of the blessing of God that will rest upon us as […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 46] Jacob Does what Abraham and Isaac Could Not. In chapter 46, Jacob begins the journey from Canaan to Egypt. Abraham made this journey and transgressed. Isaac was forbidden to go to Egypt. God, however, commands Jacob to do this same thing. What can we learn from this? To stay flexible in our […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 45] Jesus is Our Joseph. In this chapter, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Joseph holds no ill will against them, for he sees that all of the events that brought him to Egypt were for the salvation of his family. [Gen 45:1-28 KJV] 1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all […]
READ MORE [Today: Genesis 44] Joseph’s Silver Cup is Stolen. In this chapter the brothers depart from Egypt but Joseph has secreted his silver cup in Benjamin’s sack. The brothers are called back to stand before Joseph in judgment, fearing that Benjamin will be held hostage in spite of all their promises to their father Jacob to […]
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