St. John's Denver

In Genesis 50, the theme of triumph to the end is exemplified as Joseph forgives his brothers, reassures them of God's providence, and reflects on the overall purpose of their past trials. This echoes Jesus' ultimate triumph, as His resurrection and promise of eternal life affirm that God's redemptive plan extends beyond earthly challenges, showcasing the victory of faith over adversity in both na...

In Genesis 48, Jacob's blessings upon his sons reveal the theme of triumph in God's blessing, shaping their paths and establishing a legacy. This mirrors the concept of divine blessing in Jesus' life, as His life, death, and resurrection bring forth blessings that transcend generations to Christians today.

In Genesis 46 and 47, Joseph's journey to Egypt and the provision for his family amidst famine highlight the theme of triumph in God's faithfulness. This narrative parallels Jesus' unwavering trust in his Father, showing the enduring faithfulness of God in sustaining His people through various circumstances, ultimately triumphing over adversity.

In Genesis 45:1-28, the theme of triumph in reconciliation is evident as Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, forgives them for their past betrayal, and reconciles with them. This narrative echoes the profound forgiveness exemplified by Jesus on the cross, illustrating the redemptive power of forgiveness in overcoming past wrongs and fostering reconciliation.

In Genesis 43:1-34, Joseph's narrative unfolds the theme of triumph in grace as he extends unexpected kindness and hospitality to his brothers during their second visit to Egypt. This echoes the grace demonstrated by Jesus, emphasizing the transformative power of undeserved favor and the potential for reconciliation through acts of grace.

In Genesis 42:1-38, Joseph's story unveils the theme of triumph over betrayal as he encounters his brothers who had previously sold him into slavery. Joseph navigates a complex path of testing and eventual reconciliation, mirroring Jesus' redemptive response to betrayal, emphasizing forgiveness and restoration as the ultimate triumph over treachery in both narratives.

In Genesis 41:1-40, Joseph's journey reflects the theme of triumph in God's timing as he rises from imprisonment to become a key figure in Egypt through the interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams. This narrative parallels Jesus' life, where God’s timing is evident in significant events, demonstrating that His perfect timing orchestrates redemptive plans and purposes. 

In Genesis 39:1-23, Joseph's triumph over temptation is portrayed as he resists the advances of Potiphar's wife, maintaining his integrity despite the allure of sin. This narrative echoes the Gospels, where Jesus, in the face of various temptations, exemplifies unwavering obedience to God, emphasizing the victorious path of resisting allurements for the sake of righteousness and faithfulness.

Have you ever been sinned against? The story of Joseph in Genesis leads us in the process of moving forward and living in victory in Christ.

Christian worship should tell a story that makes us want to set sail for the immense sea that is the triune God.

“Jesus is a teacher who doesn’t just inform our intellect but forms our very loves. He isn’t content to simply deposit new ideas into your mind; he is after nothing less than your wants, your loves, your longings.” Join us as we allow Jesus to recalibrate our loves and our hearts towards Him!

Whether you are currently on a mountaintop or in a valley, know that God passionately loves you so much that He chose to rescue you from a sinful world and your own sinful condition and He sustains you with his faithfulness.

With our culture creating within us greed and a desire to be "set for life" no matter the cost, God sets us up for salvation before the foundation of the world, and sets us up with spiritual structure and leadership so we can flourish. While financial stability is important, God has something much deeper that penetrates to the depth of our soul.  

We are not a people of retaliation but of righteousness because we have been declared righteous by Jesus Christ.

We have been rescued from our self destruction by the blood of Jesus and that is the hope that we get to hold on to!

He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God?

God invites us to come to the light of Jesus Christ, which exposes us but also refines us.

John teaches us how we can be like our Heavenly Father. Since God is love, may we walk in love toward each other.

God's testimony about Jesus is true and is confirmed by the water, the blood, and the Spirit.

Jesus Christ's love sets us free to love God back and then we're set free to love others. Transcript: We're in the series that we're calling That Love in First John and we've been going through just passage by passage almost verse by verse at times in taking what God has for us about love, and the culture says a lot about love does it not? But this passage of this book of the Bible is kind of refr...