Because of the gift of Christ, we can be forgiven and brought back into relationship with our God.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreAs Jacob's life comes to a close, he offers his final words of blessing and warning to his sons.
Read MoreThrough a season of hardship for Egypt and Canaan, God continues to bless the Israelite people according to His promise.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreEven when circumstances seem impossible by the world’s measures, God can move and make incredible things happen.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEven through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.
Read MoreEven through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.
Read MoreGod anticipates the reality of human sinfulness but is able to work out his good purpose of redemption.
Read MoreMiracles aren't random magic tricks. They are signs revealing God to us. So what does it say about Jesus when he can calm a storm by simply telling it to stop? What human can do these kind of things? It's a display of authority that invites us to trust in him as we walk in the shadow of death. If not him, who or what else will you trust? We dig into all of this in Matthew 8:23-27.
Read MorePastor Tom takes us into Isaiah chapters 63 and 34 where the people of Israel offer
up a passionate plea to God that gives us a model for desperate prayer.