Genesis 42God Exposes What We Hide. My sin was all the more incurable because I did not think myself a sinner. - AugustineGod Works in the Trial to Wake Us Up.The human heart is an idol factory. - CalvinGod Given Mercy.Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. - TrippPreach the Gospel to yourself! NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our series Jesus in...  Read More

Genesis 41:37-57Raised in God’s Time. (vv. 37-45)1 Samuel 2:8, The Lord raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes.Philippians 2:9-11, Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.Raised to Preserve Life. (vv. 46-49)In Christ, the true bread of...  Read More

CONTROL: Trust God’s sovereignty. Gen. 41:1-8, 25-32CREDIT: Give God the glory. Gen. 41:14-16COUNSEL: Act with Godly wisdom. Gen. 41:33-36COMMISSION: Wait for God’s timing. Gen. 41:37-40CHRIST: Look to the greater Savior. Gen. 38-40 NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for Part 7 of our series going through the life of Joseph titled “Raised to Reign” as Joseph is now in the position of power to rescue t...  Read More

Wherever you are, serve faithfully and compassionately. Gen. 40:4-7, Phil. 2:3-4Always acknowledge God as the source of all wisdom. Gen. 40:8Speak God’s truth faithfully, whether encouraging or painful, but always with kindness and respect. Gen. 40:12-19, Eph. 4:16, Col. 4:6, 1 Pet 3:15Build confidence on the certainty of God’s revelation. Gen. 40:20-22Trust God’s timing, even when people fail you...  Read More

Serve humbly and faithfully: Gen. 37:36, 39:1-6a.  Serve wherever you are, recognizing the LORD’s presence. Gen. 39:2-3Acknowledge success and blessing come from the LORD and trust His greater plans. Gen. 39:2-3, 5Practice Self-control and integrity: Gen. 39:7-20a.  Resist temptation, recognizing the progression. James 1:14-15Establish boundaries and guard your environment. Mt. 5:28-29Look for the...  Read More

Small acts of obedience lead to greater plans, and sometimes unexpected trials (Gen. 37:13-14; Dan. 3:16-18; Acts 5:27-29):a.  Embrace daily duties; trust bigger divine     purposes.b.  Challenges shape character; trust in blessings       ahead.The pain of betrayal by someone close feels like a descent into darkness. (Gen. 37:18-20; Ps. 55:12-14; Mt 26:47-50; 27:5-7; Zech 11:12-13):a.  Seek healin...  Read More

Genesis 37:1-11Loved by the Father. (vv. 1-4)BackgroundIsrael’s (Jacob) Love for JosephThe Famous RobeThe Brother’s HatredHated by His Brothers. (vv.. 5-8)Destined for Glory. (vv. 9-11)Application:Don’t spit out the medicine.Bow to the Son.Trust God’s plan in your rejection. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our new series Jesus in the LIfe of Joseph. See you next Sunday.THANKS FOR ...  Read More

Genesis 25:19-34, 29:31-30:24Strife from the Start. (Vv. 25:19-34)A Home Divided. (VV. 29:31-30:21)The Stage for Joseph’s Story. (Vv. 30:22-24)Jesus’ genealogyApplication:Begin the work of forgiveness.Lay generational sin at the cross.Walk in your new identity Christ offers. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our new series Jesus in the LIfe of Joseph. See you next Sunday.THANKS FOR ...  Read More

SEEK and Recognize Jesus' PresenceJesus is present and active, even when His presence is not immediately visible. Lk 24:1-6, John 20:15Be open to His presence in everyday life.  Luke 24:13-16ENGAGE with Scripture to Discover JesusScripture reveals the presence of Jesus when engaged with understanding, look for it!       Lk 24:25-31Implement a daily plan and pray for spiritual insight and revelatio...  Read More

Value and Prioritize Wisdom. Proverbs 4:5-9Wisdom is a priceless treasure, highly valued above all else. Proverbs 4:5-7, James 1:5Embrace and seek wisdom, for it leads to honor and life. Proverbs 4:8-9, 1 Cor. 1:24Walk the Righteous and Right Path. Proverbs 4:10-19Avoid the path of wickedness, which leads to darkness and sin. Proverbs 4:14-17, John 8:34Choose the path of righteousness, which grows...  Read More

Keep your focus on God to overcome fear. 1 Sam 21Fear can lead to desperate measures. 1 Sam 21:2ffFear can lead to dangerous actions. 1 Sam 21:10-15Recognize the consequences of defective theological vision. 1 Sam 22David’s big view of God builds trust, even when David is on the run. 1 Sam. 22:1-5Saul’s small-to-nonexistent concern for God leads to paranoia, even on the throne.Consequences of defe...  Read More

Bread from heaven:Manna: Moses Exodus 16God provided physical food as a gift, but the people died. Ex. 16:4They had to gather it daily according to God’s plan. Ex. 16: 20, 27Bread of Life: JesusJesus provides food that endures to eternal life. Jn 6:27The work of God is this: To believe        John 6:28-29Eat this food daily: The Word. Jn 1:1-4,     Mt. 4:4, Jn 6:68The Rock:The desert Rock. Exodus ...  Read More