On Monday, October 8 at 10:30am we will gather together to express our gratitude to the Lord for all of His gracious blessing. The theme of the service will be Giving Thanks Always! based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28.
Author: Norm
Oct 4 — Genesis 46:28-47:12
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 46:28-47:12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: To be honest, I don’t sense a clear message in this passage, other thn the underlying assurance that God is at work behind the scenes, unfolding His plan, establishing His missionary people as a nation. It is interesting to note that the Israelites remain second class citizens as shepherds, as far as…
Oct 3 — Genesis 46:8-27
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 46:8-27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This is one of those passages we often skip over, a boring list of names. I reminded myself that each one of these people were real people, with real stories (like Perez & Zerah, whose father was also their grandfather, see Genesis 38:1-30). I try to imagine a household with 1 father and…
Oct 2 — Genesis 45:16-46:7
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 45:16-46:7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Joseph’s life has been a roller coaster, as has Jacob’s. Now we get to the “happily ever after” part, at least for the time being. Jacob (Israel) honours God through his sacrifices, and God affirms His purpose through the ups and downs. We also get a hint of what is to come,…
Oct 1 — Genesis 45:1-15
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 45:1-15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: One day, like Joseph, we will be able to see that the bad things that we experienced in this life were a part of God’s overall plan. Joseph does not hold a grudge against his brothers for the years of misery they put him through, he recognizes God’s hand and purpose in…
Bible Readings (October)
October 1. Genesis 45:1-15 2. Genesis 45:16-46:7 3. Genesis 46:8-27 4. Genesis 46:28-47:12 5. Genesis 47:13-31 6. Genesis 48:1-22 7. Genesis 49:1-28 8. Genesis 49:29-50:14 9. Genesis 50:15-26 10. Philippians 1:1-11 11. Philippians 1:12-30 12. Philippians 2:1-11 13. Philippians 2:12-18 14. Philippians 2:19-30 15. Philippians 3:1-11 16. Philippians 3:12-21 17. Philippians 4:1-9 18. Philippians 4:10-23 …
Sep 30 — Genesis 44:1-34
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 44:1-34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Judah demonstrates the kind of love that is willing to sacrifice oneself for the sake of another. This is a sign that his cruel heart (that first betrayed Joseph) has been changed. Unknown to him, he is acting the part of the future messiah who will also offer Himself for the sake…
Sep 29 — Genesis 43:1-34
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 43:1-34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This story illustrates God’s grace in a wonderful way. Expecting judgment, they are received with amazing generosity. They cannot believe what is happening, and they marvel at how much he knows them (even their birth order). Joseph seems to be testing them, humbling them. But he loves them, and longs to be…
Sep 28 — Genesis 42:18-38
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 42:18-38 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The brothers recognize that what they did to Joseph was wrong, but all these years it didn’t bother them because things went OK for them. Now they finally admit their sin publicly. Joseph seems to be toying with them, yet his heart is still sensitive towards them. Reuben has always had a…
Sep 27 — Genesis 42:1-17
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 42:1-17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Is this the old Joseph coming back, his wounded pride seeking revenge for what his brothers did to him? Was he trying to teach them a lesson, give them a little fear to help them see how bad they had been to him? This is not a “be like Joseph” passage (moralism)….