When one reads the story of Joseph, one sees the God who decrees and orders whatsoever comes to pass. This includes the painful as Joseph is … Disbelieved by his parents. Mistreated by his brothers. Slandered by his master’s bride. Imprisoned by the master whom he faithfully served. Forgotten by his friends in prison. This … More The Intentionally Harmed Son
In the closing chapters of Genesis, the earlier prophecy regarding Joseph’s sovereignty over his brothers has finally come to pass. He first experienced the pit and then the prison cell, but ultimately Joseph found his way to the palace. And there they were; Joseph’s older brothers were found before kneeling before him, with fear in … More Can We See It One More Time?
It is a natural tendency of man to use and abuse others in order to maximize profit, pleasure, pride, or position. Consider the story of Joseph and his brothers found in Genesis 37. In this episode, Joseph’s brother hate him because he gives a negative report of their shepherding to Isaac (37:2), he is the recipient of … More When Life Gets in the Way
Unfathomable Grace 