Lincoya Hills Baptist Church, led by Pastor George Ibock, found itself at a crossroads. With an average age of 83 and a diminishing presence in...
Today’s Reading: Read Genesis 39:1–6; 39:19–23 Remember that Joseph was sold to a group of travelers going to Egypt? When he got to Egypt, he...
In Genesis 38-40, Judah has three sons and marries his first son to Tamar. After his sons die, Tamar tricks Judah into fathering her twins. Joseph, sold into slavery, prospers in Potiphar's house but is imprisoned after a false accusation, where he interprets dreams for Pharaoh's servants.
In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, hosts Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball embark on a theological exploration of the Old Testament's depiction of divine covenants, with particular emphasis on the enduring nature of God's promises.
Today’s Reading: Read Genesis 37 Jacob, also known as Israel, had 12 sons. (Remember that– it will be important later in our story!). He lived...
In Genesis 34-37, Jacob's daughter Dinah is defiled by Shechem, leading her brothers to deceitfully avenge her by massacring the men of Shechem's city. Jacob returns to Bethel at God's command, where God reaffirms His covenant. The story then focuses on Joseph, who is sold into slavery in Egypt by his envious brothers, while Jacob believes he is dead.
Today’s Reading: Read Genesis 32:24–32 Jacob grew up and had a family. His family had lived in Ur– the place where his grandfather, Abraham, had...
In Genesis 30-33, Rachel, unable to bear children, gives her maid Bilhah to Jacob, leading to the birth of more sons. Jacob prospers under Laban's service, eventually departing secretly. After a divine encounter where Jacob wrestles with God and is named Israel, he fearfully meets Esau, but their reunion is peaceful, and Jacob settles in Shechem.
In Genesis 27-29, Jacob deceives Isaac to receive Esau's blessing, flees to avoid Esau's wrath, and works for Laban to marry Rachel, but is deceived into marrying Leah first. Leah has four sons, while Rachel remains childless.
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
In Genesis 24-26, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, resulting in Rebekah becoming Isaac's wife. Later, Isaac repeats Abraham's deception of presenting his wife as his sister to King Abimelech, faces conflicts over water rights, and makes a peace covenant with Abimelech in Gerar.
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
