SCRIPTURE: Genesis 48:1-22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: In that culture, the firstborn child had all the best privileges, and was the primary heir. Jacob was blessed “out of order”, the second born son receiving the greater blessing (Esau was the first-born, Genesis 27:1-41). Perhaps he always had a sore spot for the firstborn (he wants to marry Rachel, the second…
Oct 5 — Genesis 47:13-31
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 47:13-31 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Joseph is shrewd and makes the king the owner of everything and everyone in Egypt. A 20% tax seems acceptable over death (on top of their losing their land and their freedom). Compare this to the Law of Moses where people could never fully lose their land. Even if they lost it…
Welcome Pastor & Mrs Lee from Cuba
This Sunday (October 7, 2007) Pastor David Lee, President of the Christian Reformed Church in Cuba, and his wife Hayde, will be with us. We will celebrate “All Nations Heritage” Sunday together. Our worship will be a blend of Spanish/English songs, and Pastor Lee will also give a message. It will be an opportunity to…
Thanksgiving Service
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.
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…