The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: but his bow abode in strength. Genesis 49:23, 24. The life of Joseph illustrates the life of Christ. It was envy that moved the brothers of Joseph
Separate Ways
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life. John 3:36. Jacob and Esau met at the deathbed of their father. Once the elder brother had looked forward to
Reunion
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. While Jacob was wrestling with the Angel, another heavenly messenger was sent to Esau. In a dream, Esau
Power Guaranteed
Power Guaranteed As a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28. Had not Jacob previously repented of his sin in obtaining the birthright by fraud, God could not have heard his prayer and
Power Guaranteed
As a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28. Had not Jacob previously repented of his sin in obtaining the birthright by fraud, God could not have heard his prayer and mercifully preserved
The Time of Jacob’s Trouble
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it. Jeremiah 30:7. When Christ shall cease His work as mediator in man’s
Let Your Religion Show
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 Abraham was honored by the surrounding nations