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Gen. 43:23 Joseph had become the ruler of Egypt. When the famine came, his father Jacob sent his sons (Joseph’s brothers) from Canaan to Egypt to buy food, since there was food in Egypt. There at Egypt, Joseph saw his brothers and immediately recognised them. But they didn’t. The brothers bought the food and returned…
David and Vengeance
David used to tend his father’s sheep before he was anointed. From the time he was anointed by Samuel, his life completely changed. Saul, the king tried to kill him, he had to flee to foreign lands, and spent his time in the desert, in caves, in mountains and forests. Twice, David spared the life…
Your labour is not in vain
1 Cor. 15:58 Do you feel unappreciated? Are you frustrated because you cannot do what others are doing because of your faith in the LORD? Are you weary and tired? The Apostle Paul said, “My beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your…
Suffering unto the end
Mt. 27:34; Mk. 15:23 Our Lord Jesus Christ’s suffering must have been great. The Maker of heaven and earth was beaten, scorned, scourged, slapped, spat on, and humiliated by the soldiers. A crown of thorns was placed on His head. He was forced to carry the cross. How humiliating! He suffered not because He sinned,…
“Why should we sit here until we die?”
2 Kings 7:3 Introduction Israel had been divided into two kingdoms – Judah and Israel. From their first king Jeroboam, the rulers of the kingdom of Israel strayed away from the LORD. By the time of Ahab, there had been total degeneration. He had brought into Israel, the worship of the detestable Baal. Israel had…
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Gen. 25:19-26 Abraham died at the age of 175 years. His son Isaac, who was also to be the father of many nations, took over. When Isaac was 40 years of age, he married Rebecca. But then, Rebecca was barren. Isaac prayed to the LORD for Rebecca and Rebecca conceived. This happened after 20 years…
