Joseph finally confronts his brothers with his true identity. What will he do? He has the power to take their lives should he want to. But Joseph sees the bigger picture. How did he come to this? Today we will recount briefly Joseph’s life and how...

At the peak of the famine, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain. And finally after two decades, the dreams God gave Joseph are fulfilled. Before revealing his identity, Joseph tests his brothers and it is clear their consciences are still pained...

This Sunday is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Today we join thousands of other churches in recognizing the God-given worth and dignity of human life. And we consider how we as a church might be mobilized to stand up for and defend the unborn. In Psalm 8 we...

This chapter is integral as it tells us how Joseph came to power in Egypt. Previously his brothers scoffed at the notion of Joseph ruling over them much less anyone else, let alone an entire nation. But God exalts Joseph far beyond anyone could have...

God’s providence is clearly evident in all aspects of Joseph’s life. Sadly, Joseph endured one difficult trial after another. Yet, the Lord was with him through it all. Whereas he was forgotten by man, he was not forgotten by God. God had specific...

Our eternal salvation is in God’s hands. Yet God appoints means by which He uses to keep us in the love of God, one of which is prayer. We build up our faith, we persevere in our faith by cultivating a life of praying by the Holy Spirit as we await...

The prophet Isaiah proclaimed that God would lead his people from spiritual darkness to light by sending His Messiah. On them a light will shine and this light will bring a surprising joy that will break upon sinners through grace of Christ. He will...

The consolation that all our hearts are searching for is only found in Jesus. In vain we seek to find satisfaction for the longings in our souls- for awe and worship, for lasting joy and peace, for meaning and dignity- in the world. Jesus alone...

Despite Joseph's servitude in a land far from home, Egypt, he was not alone. God made his presence indisputable by divinely blessing his work for Potiphar, his master. Through these successful times and promotion God strengthened Joseph's...

Genesis chapter 38 is scandalous. The actions by both Judah and Tamar are shocking and horrifically sinful. Once again we are disappointed in the behavior of Abraham’s descendants and their reference for the covenant promises of God. We are reminded...