And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel. Exodus 14:8. When light from God, strong and convincing, came to make known the great I AM, Pharaoh was compelled to
Inner Character Revealed in Actions
His master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife …: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Genesis 39:7-9. Joseph, in
Time Sensitive Prayer Request
Please pray for Mike H, a member of our church, who is having surgery at 7:00 AM in the morning tomorrow. Sherry
Our Character Often Revealed in Our Children
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. Genesis 37:3. Jacob had chosen the inheritance of faith. He had endeavored to
Characters of Jacob and Esau Contrasted
One people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger. Genesis 25:23. Esau grew up loving self-gratification and centering all his interest in the present. Impatient of restraint, he delighted in the wild freedom
Give Nothing Less Than Loving Obedience to God
Whoever says, “I have come to know him,” but does not obey his commandments, is a liar, and in such a person the truth does not exist. 1 John 2:4, NRSV. I have been reported as saying you could not
The Effect of Choices
If thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. Genesis 13:9. Abraham was tested to see whether he would hear