Genesis Patriarchs 43:1-44:34
Joseph oversees four tests of his brothers to see their faithfulness, their honesty and to sensitize their conscience to effect repentance in their lives.
May 20, 2022•1 hr
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Genesis Patriarchs 41:1-42:11
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream and is elevated to power in Egypt, where he oversees the preparation for the famine God said would come, and meets his brothers for the first time in 20 years.
May 13, 2022•58 min
Genesis Patriarchs 38:1-40:23
Genesis 38, 39, 40: These chapters contrast the egregious immorality of Judah with the faithful loyalty of Joseph to His God.
May 06, 2022•58 min
Genesis Patriarchs 35:1-37:11
Rachel gives birth to Benjamin, tragically dies, while Isaac dies as well, setting the stage for the rise of Joseph.
Apr 22, 2022•52 min
Genesis Patriarchs 34:1-35:5
Jacob's daughter, Dinah, is raped by a Canaanite leader; as spiritual leader of his family, Jacob does nothing but his sons respond with an evil act of vengeance.
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Genesis Patriarchs 32:1-33:20
God wrestles with Jacob, breaks him of his rebellious will and changes his name to Israel, after which he is reconciled to Esau in a wonderful demonstration of God’s grace.
Apr 01, 2022•58 min
Genesis Patriarchs 30:25-31:55
Jacob, under God's protection and care, leaves his uncle Laban, with his wives, his children and wealth, and heads for the Promised Land.
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr
Genesis Patriarchs 29:1-30:24
The Birth of Jacob's children form the basis for the 12 tribes of Israel.
Mar 18, 2022•56 min
Genesis Patriarchs 28:10-22
In a dream, God renews the Abrahamic Covenant with Jacob, after which Jacob worships God, changes the name of a Canaanite sanctuary city Luz to Bethel. and makes a vow to God.
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr
Genesis Patriarchs 27:1-46
In collusion with his mother, Rebekah, Jacob, impersonating his brother Esau, lies (twice) to Isaac, his father, inorder to receive the blessing of the firstborn.
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr
Genesis Patriarchs 25:1-34
As Abraham dies, Issac, the new patriarch, struggles with the same sins as his dad, but sees his two sons, Jacob and Esau born--and the battle between the two begins.
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr
Genesis Patriarchs 24:1-67
Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac, and God's loyal, covenant love and providence are clearly evident throughout the entire process.
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Genesis Patriarchs 22:1-23:20
In obedience to God, Abraham is willing to offer Issac back to God, but He stops him and renews the covenant.
Feb 11, 2022•59 min
Genesis Patriarchs 21:1-34
Isaac the covenant son is born and God cares for Hagar and Ishmael, who are dismissed from the house of Abraham.
Jan 28, 2022•59 min
Genesis Patriarchs 16:1-17:14
Abram follows the advice of his wife and sires Ishmael, creating major problems for his family; but God still affirms the eternal covenant with Abraham and its sign of circumcision.
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Genesis Patriarchs 13:14-15:21
As Abram rescues his nephew Lot, He receives a blessing from Melchizedek, a king and priest of God, after which God "cuts" the Covenant with Abram, a man of extraordinary faith.
Dec 31, 2021•56 min
Genesis Patriarchs 12:1-13:13
Beginning a new study, focusing on the Patriarchs in the book of Genesis: God makes a threefold promise to Abram, to which Abram responds with incredible faith and worship.
Dec 24, 2021•56 min
Mark 15:42-16:20
Jesus' burial, His resurrection and the consequences of His ascension end this marvelous Gospel account of Jesus.
Dec 17, 2021•50 min
Mark 14:53-15:39
Jesus' "trials" are followed by Him being mocked, scourged and crucified.
Dec 10, 2021•58 min
Mark 14:12-42
As Jesus eats the Passover meal, He institutes the Lord's Supper, foretells Peter's denial and then goes to Gethsemane to pray to His Father, preparing for His arrest.
Dec 03, 2021•56 min
Mark 13:28-14:11
As the Jewish leadership plots Jesus' death when Judas offers to betray Him, Jesus completes His discourse on end times by challenging us to be ready, to be faithful and to not try to figure out when all this will occur.
Nov 26, 2021•55 min
Mark 13:1-27
Jesus answers his disciples' questions about end-time events.
Nov 19, 2021•57 min
Mark 12:28-44
Jesus responds to His opponents and then goes on the offensive, silencing His enemies.
Nov 12, 2021•56 min
Mark 12:1-27
Jesus neutralizes the threats from the Pharisees, the Herodians and the Sadducees.
Nov 05, 2021•54 min
Mark 10:46-11:33
Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem is followed by His cursing of the fig tree (a metaphor for Israel), cleansing the Temple complex and the challenge to HIs authority by the spiritual leadership.
Oct 29, 2021•54 min
Mark 10:23-45
As Jesus predicts His future sufferings, His death and His resurrection, He teaches His disciples about "greatness" and about servant leadership.
Oct 22, 2021•55 min
Mark 10:13-28
Jesus stresses child-like faith, while emphasizing how wealth can become as a god in our lives.
Oct 08, 2021•55 min
Mark 9:42-10:9
Jesus issues a call to radical discipleship and to be His salt in a broken world.
Oct 01, 2021•51 min
Mark 9:14-41
In two specific narratives, Jesus teaches the importance of faith in Him.
Sep 24, 2021•38 min
Mark 8:31-9:13
As Jesus affirms the meaning of discipleship, He takes his inner circle of three to Mt. Hermon and is transfigured before them, manifesting His glory.
Sep 17, 2021•58 min
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