Expositional Excerpts

Genesis 39 takes us back to Joseph where we see him display great  Personal Integrity . If we want to be people of integrity as well, then we need to learn some of the principles that we see in this chapter. In vv. 1-6a we learned that 1) God is with his people wherever they may be. In vv. 6b-10 we see that 2) God may allow his people into situations where they are tested.

Genesis 39 takes us back to Joseph where we see him display great Personal Integrity . If we want to be people of integrity as well, then we need to learn some of the principles that we see in this chapter. In vv. 1-6a we learn that 1) God is with his people wherever they may be.

We continue this narrative section that encompasses the entirety of chapter 38 where we see the theme of  God’s Work In Spite of Our Sin . In vv. 1-11 we learned that 1) God’s people can introduce unnecessary complications in their lives when they do not follow God’s will. Now, in vv. 12-23 we see that 2) God’s people can try to use sinful methods to accomplish what they know to be right. Then, in...

Today we begin a new narrative section that encompasses the entirety of chapter 38 where we see the theme of God’s Work In Spite of Our Sin . In vv. 1-11 we learn that 1) God’s people can introduce unnecessary complications in their lives when they do not follow God’s will.

We are looking at the first major negative episode in Joseph's life, what he would later look back upon and comment that his brothers  Intended it for Evil . We began looking at the section from vv. 12-28 where we learned that 1) Faithful servants may suffer persecution. a) The Call to Faithfulness is continual (vv. 12-17). b) The Faithful may suffer persecution (vv. 18-28). i. Persecution may...

Today we begin to look at the first major negative episode in Joseph's life, what he would later look back upon and comment that his brothers  Intended it for Evil . We began looking at the section from vv. 12-28 where we learn that 1) Faithful servants may suffer persecution. a) The Call to Faithfulness is continual (vv. 12-17). b) The Faithful may suffer persecution (vv. 18-28). i. Persecuti...

Today we begin to look at the first major negative episode in Joseph's life, what he would later look back upon and comment that his brothers Intended it for Evil . We begin looking at the section from vv. 12-28 where we learn that 1) Faithful servants may suffer persecution. a) The Call to Faithfulness is continual (vv. 12-17). b) The Faithful may suffer persecution (vv. 18-28). i. Persecutio...

We are discussing Genesis 37:2-11: "God's Sovereign Choice of a Leader." We are governed by this idea in these verses, that  We must strive to be faithful to God if we are to be used in greater ways by God! In vv. 2-4 we learned that 1) God is looking for faithful service in his servants.  We began discussing this section learning that... a) There is no age limit on faithfulness (v....

We are discussing Genesis 37:2-11: "God's Sovereign Choice of a Leader." We are governed by this idea in these verses, that  We must strive to be faithful to God if we are to be used in greater ways by God! In vv. 2-4 we learn that 1) God is looking for faithful service in his servants.  We began discussing this section learning that... a) There is no age limit on faithfulness (v. 2a...

We begin a discussion on Genesis 37:2-11 on "God's Sovereign Choice of a Leader." We are governed by this idea in these verses, that We must strive to be faithful to God if we are to be used in greater ways by God! In vv. 2-4 we learn that 1) God is looking for faithful service in his servants. We only begin to discuss this section learning that... a) There is no age limit on faithfu...

One of the things that we discover in the content of Gen. 36 is that this is a very prosperous land. We are going to examine that in light of the descendants of Jacob's brother, Esau. In vv. 1-19 we learn that 1) God blesses Esau’s house. God is a God of detail. Now, in vv. 20-43 we see that 2) God gave Esau incredible power over a land that was named after him. Finally, in 37:1 we discuss the...

One of the things that we discover in the content of Gen. 36 is that this is a very prosperous land. We are going to examine that in light of the descendants of Jacob's brother, Esau. In vv. 1-19 we learn that 1) God blesses Esau’s house. God is a God of detail.

This chapter details Jacob's return to Bethel. In it we learn that  God wants his people to live for him according to his promises in a sin-cursed world! In vv. 1-7 we saw that 1) God reminds his people of their relationship with him. Now, in v. 8 we learn that 2) God’s people must face the reality of living in a sin-cursed and fallen world through death. Then, in vv. 9-15 we saw that 3) God c...

This chapter details Jacob's return to Bethel. In it we learn that  God wants his people to live for him according to his promises in a sin-cursed world! In vv. 1-7 we saw that 1) God reminds his people of their relationship with him. Now, in v. 8 we learn that 2) God’s people must face the reality of living in a sin-cursed and fallen world through death. And, in vv. 9-15 we see that 3) God co...

This chapter details Jacob's return to Bethel. In it we learn that God wants his people to live for him according to his promises in a sin-cursed world! In vv. 1-7 we see that 1) God reminds his people of their relationship with him.

In this chapter we examine the topic of Mingling with Pagans. We learn from this that  We need to demonstrate genuine faith .  In vv. 1-3 we learned that 1) Mingling with pagans inevitably leads to defilement. Then, in vv. 4-24 we saw that 2) Defilement often excites drastic reactions by those who are zealous but immature – especially when leaders are indifferent. Now, in vv. 25-31 we learn that 3...

In this chapter we examine the topic of Mingling with Pagans. We learn from this that We need to demonstrate genuine faith . In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Mingling with pagans inevitably leads to defilement. Then, in vv. 4-24 we see that 2) Defilement often excites drastic reactions by those who are zealous but immature – especially when leaders are indifferent.

This entire chapter tells the story of reconciliation. 1. In vv. 1-11 we learn that 1) God is able to bring about reconciliation in spite of weak faith.  In vv. 1-3 we saw that a) Sometimes believers demonstrate weak faith. Then, in vv. 3-7 we saw that b) God can work in great ways despite our weak faith. Today, in vv. 8-11 we see that c) God’s ways may include the blessing of others and their own...

This entire chapter tells the story of reconciliation. In vv. 1-11 we learn that 1) God is able to bring about reconciliation in spite of weak faith. In vv. 1-3 we see that a) Sometimes believers demonstrate weak faith. Then, in vv. 3-7 we see that b) God can work in great ways despite our weak faith.

Gen. 32:22-32 cover Jacob's famous wrestling match. The broad topic at hand is that of "Striving With God," something we have all done at one point or another, no doubt. In vv. 22-25 we looked at the fight itself and learn that 1) The Lord may occasionally cripple believers in order to bless them. In vv. 26-29 we examined the idea that 2) The Lord Blesses the Dependent Believer with...

Gen. 32:22-32 cover Jacob's famous wrestling match. The broad topic at hand is that of "Striving With God," something we have all done at one point or another, no doubt. In vv. 22-25 we looked at the fight itself and learn that 1) The Lord may occasionally cripple believers in order to bless them. In vv. 26-29 we started examining the idea that 2) The Lord Blesses the Dependent Belie...

Gen. 32:22-32 cover Jacob's famous wrestling match. The broad topic at hand is that of "Striving With God," something we have all done at one point or another, no doubt. In vv. 22-25 we looked at the fight itself and learn that 1) The Lord may occasionally cripple believers in order to bless them. Now, in vv. 26-29 we start examining the idea that 2) The Lord Blesses the Dependent Be...

Gen. 32:22-32 cover Jacob's famous wrestling match. The broad topic at hand is that of "Striving With God," something we have all done at one point or another, no doubt. In vv. 22-25 we look at the fight itself and learn that 1) The Lord may occasionally cripple believers in order to bless them.

This section goes from 32:1-21 and covers the topic of Jacob's progressive growth in faith. In vv. 1-2 we learned that 1) Believers can take comfort from God’s presence through angelic messengers. Then, in vv. 3-8 we saw that 2) Believers may face threatening and dangerous situations. Now, in vv. 9-12 we learn that 3) Believers may pray for God’s protection with confidence. We discover a great...

This section goes from 32:1-21 and covers the topic of Jacob's progressive growth in faith. In vv. 1-2 we learned that 1) Believers can take comfort from God’s presence through angelic messengers. Now, in vv. 3-8 we see that 2) Believers may face threatening and dangerous situations.