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This desire for power manifests itself in many forms. It rises up when we're tempted to leverage our position at work to suppress others, use a cutting comment to hurt a family member or refuse to help others when they are at their weakest. These are the moments that define us.
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The real story of Joseph is not just his descent into slavery, rise to power, and forgiveness of his brothers. The real story is God, and what this story tells us about how he works in messy situations.
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What comes to mind when you think of Joseph? The familiar story of Genesis 37-41 tells the tale of Jacob's son, Joseph, his descent into slavery, and his rise to second in command over all of Egypt. It is a tale of trafficking and triumph.
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Genesis 34-35 teaches us that God's decision to work through us is not rooted in personal merit. It's based on his overarching plan for humanity.
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Have you ever wrestled with God? In Genesis 32, we have a unique encounter where Jacob wrestles with God.
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It’s important to remember that, as with other Biblical characters, there are two stories at play in the life of Jacob. One is personal, and the other ties into what God has been doing throughout human history.
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Why are there so many “well meetings” in Scripture, and is there anything significant about these encounters? Wells in the Bible are similar to grocery stores or gas stations today. They were the center of activity in a community, and communities revolved around them.
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Why would God command Abraham to kill his son Isaac? First, we should note that Genesis 22 is one of the most controversial and challenging passages in Scripture. A lot is going on in this passage.
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While Genesis 12 details God’s promise to Abram, Genesis 15 outlines God’s covenant with him. When it comes to covenants, God establishes two forms with his people—conditional and unconditional.
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What is the importance of Abram (soon to be called Abraham), and how are Christians today linked to this name? To answer this question, we must understand the flow of Scripture and that it is made up of a series of “movements.”
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The story of The Great Flood in Genesis 6-9 is one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture. Here, we have the same God who created a world he called “good,” now unleashing total destruction.
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Have you ever felt like the whole world was going to hell? There was a point in history where this was more than a trite saying.