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Genesis 36-40 (10-28-17)

In our reading this week, we read about the first half of the testimony of Joseph. He is one of my favorite men in the Old Testament, as he models so well how to remain trusting in God despite incredible and ongoing setbacks and pers...

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Genesis 31-35 (10-21-17)

Since his birth, the patriarch Jacob has been fighting his way through life. Some of his wrestling was the result of his own doing: he took hold of Esau (Genesis 25:24–26) and his blessing (vv. 29–34; 27:1–29). Other struggles came a...

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Genesis 26-30 (10-14-17)

In Genesis 26:3-5, we read that God re-affirms the covenant He made with Abraham with Isaac:

“Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will es...

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Genesis 21-25 (10-7-17)

Let’s take a quick minute to recap what we have seen with Abraham, as it sets up what we learn about Isaac.

In Genesis 12:1-3, we read the first mention of God’s game-changing covenant with Abraham:

Genesis 12:1-3 The LORD had said to A...