Monthly Archives: February 2016

In the light of a burning bush, Moses comes into the presence of God. The call is clear. “Go to Egypt.” Moses knows about Egypt. It is a kingdom that dominates the landscape. Statues and idols proclaim the power of … Continue reading →

As the Book of Genesis comes to a close, we see the faithful character of God at work in Abraham’s descendants. With a famine overtaking the land, God has orchestrated a move to Egypt. Here, Joseph uses his influence and … Continue reading →

As the story of Joseph continues, there are two more days that we need to look at. The Second-Most Powerful Man in Egypt (Genesis 41:34-45) – A troubling dream brings Joseph to the attention of Pharaoh himself. Standing before one … Continue reading →

This week we come to the story of Joseph. In 1982, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened on Broadway. I don’t know all about the content, but I like the title. I think the writers hit on just the … Continue reading →

Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, was not off to a good start. Born second of a set of twins, Jacob plotted early to trick his father and receive the blessing of the birthright. That blessing, passed from father to eldest … Continue reading →