Does God treat everyone the same, or does He play favorites? James A. Harding, a Christian teacher and preacher, tackled this question in the early 1900's and provided a startling and unforgettable answer. That answer takes us to Scriptures that teach us much about the character of God, as well as what can be expected
What should Christians do with Christmas? Some desire to embrace the season, some focus on Jesus, some ignore the season completely. How do we maintain unity in the church with different opinions regarding Christmas? This lesson tackles these questions and provides insights for us related to the events surrounding the birth of Christ, including the significance
On Christmas and the Birth of Christ (Matthew 1 & 2) View Lesson
On Christmas and the Birth of Christ (Matthew 1 & 2) View Lesson
The Word of God is referred to as the sword of the Spirit and is to be our offensive weapon to overcome temptation and to understand the very heart and nature of God. Can it be said of each of us, that we are known for our diligent study of (and obedience to) the entire Bible?
The Importance of Meditating on the Word of God Daily View Lesson
The Importance of Meditating on the Word of God Daily View Lesson
As we come to the end of our study of Genesis, our story concludes with the deaths of Jacob and Joseph. This final chapter provides the opportunity for us to reflect on extremely important topics of the Christian faith, including death, forgiveness, the sovereignty of God and our role in His plan and purposes, Biblical
The Deaths of Jacob and Joseph (Genesis 49:28-50:26) View Lesson
The Deaths of Jacob and Joseph (Genesis 49:28-50:26) View Lesson
Jacob, on his deathbed, calls in his twelve sons and tells each one what will happen to his descendants in days to come. To his fourth son, Judah, he utters one of the most detailed and explicit prophecies about Jesus in all the Bible. Early Christian writers such as Justin Martyr used this prophecy as
Jacob's Final Blessing of His 12 Sons (Genesis 49:1-27) View Lesson
Jacob's Final Blessing of His 12 Sons (Genesis 49:1-27) View Lesson
As the famine continues, Jacob moves his family to Egypt and reunites with his son Joseph. After seventeen years in Egypt, Jacob recognizes that death is approaching, and he blesses Joseph’s two sons. But this is an unusual blessing. Novatian, an early Christian writer, offered a wonderful insight for Christ’s followers today. This lesson touches
The Unusual Blessing Given to Joseph's Sons (Genesis 46-48) View Lesson
The Unusual Blessing Given to Joseph's Sons (Genesis 46-48) View Lesson
After being sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers, Joseph is falsely accused of a crime and spends two years in prison. Then, a remarkable turnaround! Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dream and is raised up to be second in command over all of Egypt. From that position God uses him to save many lives
Joseph - from Prisoner to Ruler in Egypt (Genesis 40-45) View Lesson
Joseph - from Prisoner to Ruler in Egypt (Genesis 40-45) View Lesson
One of the reasons to study the Old Testament is to get to know the true heroes of the faith so we can imitate their lives. We can learn much by looking at the character of Joseph, who is an upward call for all Christian men. In this lesson we start by looking at Joseph’s
The Extraordinary Character of Joseph (Genesis 39b) View Lesson
The Extraordinary Character of Joseph (Genesis 39b) View Lesson
**Genesis 38 contains some adult material that may be inappropriate for young listeners.** With Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers and bound for Egypt, the story of Genesis takes a strange detour as we are introduced to Tamar, who, facing a terrible situation, deceives her father-in-law Judah and bears twins. We see how God
Tamar's Story; Joseph Sent to Prison (Genesis 38-39a) View Lesson
Tamar's Story; Joseph Sent to Prison (Genesis 38-39a) View Lesson
We now turn to the story of Jacob’s son Joseph, whose life will fill most of the remaining pages of Genesis. The story of Joseph is full of lessons for us today, including the pivotal role he played in Israel’s history, his character qualities worthy of our imitation, and foreshadowing of things to come in