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Genesis 43: Joseph’s Kindness To His Brothers
Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt with their youngest brother Benjamin along with them this time. They arrive to Joseph’s house in sheer terror at the prospect of being enslaved as punishment for supposedly stealing the money used for buying grain. What actually happens is completely unexpected. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 43 – Joseph Meets…
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Genesis 42: Joseph Meets His Brothers
Joseph’s brothers head to Egypt to buy food and encounter none other than the very brother they had sold into slavery years prior. So Joseph, who recognizes his brothers, accuses them of being spies. Is Joseph enacting a revenge plot? What’s going on here? Sources: Sailhamer, J. H. (2017). The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (T. Longman…
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Genesis 41: Joseph Is Promoted
Joseph is brought out of prison to stand before the most powerful man in the world, the king of Egypt, and interpret his dreams. Joseph, being full of the wisdom of God, both interprets and provides an application to the dream that will end up saving the entire near eastern world. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2013,…
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A Controversy In IHOPKC
General Kurt Fuller, the acting director of IHOPKC, made this statement earlier this week. I encourage you to watch the video, but I want to let you know where I’m at after seeing it this week.
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Genesis 40: Joseph Interprets Dreams
Two of Pharaoh’s highest ranking officials are thrown in prison for an unknown crime, where Joseph happens to be serving time. Both officials have a dream on the same night and thankfully Joseph is there to provide an interpretation. This provides some important setup for what will come next. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 40…
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Genesis 39: Joseph Is Falsely Accused
Joseph is promoted, then falsely accused, then demoted, then promoted again. God is with him the entire time, preparing him for what is to come. How does Joseph remain faithful during this roller coaster ride? Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 39 – Joseph In Potiphar’s House. Enduring Word. https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-39/ Down, D., & Ashton, Dr. J.…
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Thoughts On The International House Of Prayer
I haven’t said much publicly about the allegations against Mike Bickle at IHOPKC, though I’ve said plenty privately. I think it’s time that changed.
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PATREON EPISODE – Genesis 32: Jacob’s Final Blessing
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PATREON EPISODE – Genesis 29: A Deceived Deceiver
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PATREON EPISODE – Genesis 24: The Search For A Bride
Here’s my Christmas gift to you! Since it’s Christmas Eve and I won’t be publishing a new episode today, I want to provide for you a FREE glance at what it’s like to be a Patreon subscriber. This episode is an example of what you will hear each week if you subscribe to my Patreon…
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