Bible Companion Series

Deuteronomy Chapter Sixteen, RESEND, review of Passover and other feasts, no yeast, rejoice, judges, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Fifteen, canceling debts, be generous, slavery, indentured servants, consecration of firstborn, relation to exodus and Passover, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Fourteen, improper mourning, dietary restrictions, tithing, election, adoption, sanctification, Levites, the poor, separation, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirteen, enticement to idolatry, false prophets, close relatives, whole towns, danger of idolatry, know truth to recognize error, defend the faith, don't convert with the sword, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twelve, no syncretism, Asherah poles, sacred stones, obelisks, central place of worship, repetition of commands, no blood, don't be curious, appeal of idolatry, don't add to or subtract from God's commands, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Eleven, the privilege of being an eyewitness, a blessing or a curse, providential care promised, conditional covenant, teach your children, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Ten, replacement tablets, what does God expect? election not partiality, be kind and merciful, equality vs. equity, they are the proof that God keeps His promises, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Nine, giants ahead! don't be afraid, it's not you, it's Him, dogs and cats, don't be proud, don't forget your rebellion and failure, stiff-necked, Moses' intercession, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Eight, look back and recall God's faithfulness, look forward to blessing but don't forget the source, pride is the root of forgetfulness, consequences of disobedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Seven (RESEND), genocide, no intermarriage with pagans, destroy altars, Asherah, stone altars, election, covenant of love, faith over fear, blessings of obedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Six, blessing for obedience, the Shema, monotheism, whole-hearted devotion, commanded to love God, teach your children, don't forget, don't disobey or test God, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Five, the Ten Commandments, covenant, purpose, fear a proper response, benefits of obedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Summary of the Book of Genesis, from creation to a coffin in Egypt, patriarchs, table of nations to focus of one family, foundational, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter 50, conclusion of Joseph's story, Israel's funeral in Canaan, embalmed, mourning of Egyptians, conscience, fear, reassurance, forgiveness, provision, Joseph's faith-filled deathbed instructions, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-nine, Jacob's deathbed blessing, 12 sons of Israel, final instructions for burial, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-eight, how to die well, hall of faith, covenant blessings remembered, Joseph's son's adopted by Israel, death of Rachel recalled, the blessing, the protest, an extra gift, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-seven, Israel and sons before Pharaoh, respectful, blessing, promotion, financial collapse, bartering system, indentured servants, tax, savior of the world, preparing to die, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-six, Jacob's fears, God's reassurance, 430 years in Egypt, 70 children of Israel, preparation to meet Pharaoh, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-five, climax of Joseph narrative, true identity revealed, comfort, sovereignty, get going, Pharaoh's instructions, get along, Jacob given the news, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-four, almost a clean getaway, framed for theft, the test of abandonment, guilty consciences, Judah's appeal to be a substitute, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ 

Genesis Chapter Forty-three, Judah's offer of surety, 2nd trip to Egypt with Benjamin, gifts, appeal, dream fulfilled, emotions, test of favoritism, character arc, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-two, Jacob's sons go to Egypt for grain, first glimpses, test of false accusation, test of imprisonment, test of abandonment, consciences pricked, Joseph emotional, money returned, report to Jacob, Reuben's appeal, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-one, Pharaoh's troubling dream, from prison to palace, Joseph, interpretation, promotion, marriage, Asenath, sons, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty, new prisoners with Joseph, Chief Butler, Chief Baker, disturbing dreams, interpretation, appeal, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Genesis Chapter Thirty-nine,  Joseph flourishes, Joseph propositioned by Potiphar's wife, conduct compared with Judah,  framed, imprisoned, flourishes in prison, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ