Because of the gift of Christ, we can be forgiven and brought back into relationship with our God.
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As the children of Israel lay their father to rest, fear of retribution from Joseph starts to rise in the brothers, but Joseph offers mercy and forgiveness much like we are offered the same through Christ.
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As Jacob's life comes to a close, he offers his final words of blessing and warning to his sons.
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Through a season of hardship for Egypt and Canaan, God continues to bless the Israelite people according to His promise.
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As Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, we see the changes in their hearts as well as the incredible faith shown by Joseph. Even in immensely difficult life circumstances, Joseph looks to God for purpose in his suffering.
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When trouble arises in Jacobs life, he is led to despair. As humans, we often find ourselves in similar situations, but God promises that though we face trouble, he has already overcome.
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Even when circumstances seem impossible by the world’s measures, God can move and make incredible things happen.
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After Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, he first prospers and then finds himself in more trouble. But through it all, he holds fast to his faith in God and holds true to his character, and God blesses him for it.
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The story focus shifts to Jacob’s son Joseph. Favored by his father, Joseph is hated by his brothers; he is despised all the more after sharing his dreams depicting him in a position of authority over his family.
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Even through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.
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Even through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.
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God anticipates the reality of human sinfulness but is able to work out his good purpose of redemption.
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Pastor Tom digs in to the meaning behind the practice of communion, exploring parallels between the old covenant and the new covenant as well as our participation in Christ.
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In Genesis 25, we reach the conclusion of the life of Abraham. Pastor Tom reviews his story and the lessons that we have learned from beginning to end.
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In Genesis 24, we see the faithfulness of God in providing a wife from Isaac from the family of Abraham, and the way that He works in all circumstances.
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In Genesis 23, we see the death of Sarah. Sarah lived a life waiting on God's promises; she received Isaac and awaits more. She is buried with promises and so are we.
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In Genesis 22, we see God challenge Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice his son, foreshadowing God’s own sacrifice for us.
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In Genesis 21, we see the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah of a child, conflict with Hagar and Ishmael, and God's continued faithfulness despite the brokenness of man.
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In Genesis 20 we see another failure of Abraham’s trust in God’s promises and the work of God’s redemption through the brokenness of man.
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In Genesis 19, we see the justice of God played out on Sodom and Gomorrah and the mercy that he shows to Lot.
Content Warning: This passage deals with the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah as well as the sins of Lot’s daughters, which Pastor Tom deals with very directly.
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