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Genesis 44: The Test of Unselfish Love

As we ended the last chapter, Joseph's brother passed the test of jealousy with flying colors. The joy of brothers must have been great. This Egyptian, whom they feared not only not cast them into prison but instead turned out to be a kind host. Now, They would be able to return home with ample …

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Genesis 43: The Test Of Jealousy

As the last chapter ended, we saw Joseph moaning and groaning about his life and how hard he has it. Joseph's brothers' guilt was exposed to a certain extent, and there was remorse, but there was still much to be finished in their hearts by God's spirit before they would be truly prepared to serve …

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Learning To Take a Stand

11 And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord …

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Preparation or Isolation?

"You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine." Leviticus 20:26 How are you doing? Most of us have unanticipated extra time for the past month. I believe being "Busy" or not having "Time" is probably the number one excuse …

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Genesis 42: Shoe On The Other Foot

Joseph has been the subject of the last few chapters, and the scripture does not tell us much about Jacob and his other sons during this period. It is safe to assume, they have built their homes, and Joseph is a distant memory in their minds. Jacob probably never stopped mourning for his son. Meanwhile, …

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Learning to Give God The Glory

31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31  Last week we looked at the definition of the ministry. To refresh your memory, according to Warren Wiersbe, ministry happens when the divine resources meet human needs through loving channels for the Glory of God. …

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Learning to Be Patient

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; Psalm 37:7a We live in "microwave Society." We like our noodles in two minutes, our popcorn in a minute, Pizza delivered in fifteen minutes, our pictures posted instantly on social media. The world is all about instant gratification. We have no time to waste. We …

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