Imagine going into battle with a donkey, a wolf, and a deer (Gen 49). Sounds like an Aesop’s fable!

“What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God” (2 Cor 6:16). 

Our Lord Jesus is the High Priest and Chief Singer, but He calls on us to join Him in this holy work.

Our battles aren’t fought against flesh and blood, but they won’t be won by our flesh, either. 

“The genealogy is not listed according to the birthright.” Joseph got the blessing, but Judah got the scepter.

This section ends with those who “dwelt with the king for his work” (1 Chron 4:13). Able and available! 

Jews have lived in almost every country on the planet. Yet only in Israel have they been self-governed. 

Today people rarely think about the meaning of their child’s name. But Caleb? A “dog”? Really?

A whelp is a lion’s cub, remaining with its mother for two years until it learns to hunt. Then watch out! 

The narrowing of the world down to one Man was to be inclusive, not exclusive—a Savior for all!