Sent by God January 15, 2012 Lesson: Genesis 45:1–15 Key Verse: Genesis 45:8  aa Introduction There was a great famine in the whole of the land. Nations began to send representatives to Egypt; for Joseph had kept his word: he had stored more than enough grain during the seven years of plenty to see ...

Victory over Temptation January 1, 2012 Lesson: Genesis 39:7–23 Key Verse: Genesis 39:9  aaa Introduction The account of the life of Joseph is given to us by God in His Word, revealing His work of providence in history. God does not reveal Himself in platitudes, which dull the mind, but in historical truth, which ...

The Spirit of God in His Servants January 8, 2012 Lesson: Genesis 41:37–45, 50–52 Key Verse: Genesis 41:38  aa Introduction Last week, we left Joseph in prison where, because of his honesty and abilities which the Lord had given him, all of the prisoners were under his care. And, because the Lord was with ...

Meant for Good January 22, 2012 Lesson: Genesis 50:15–26 Key Verse: Genesis 50:20  aa Introduction Joseph’s life is seen as a direct work of the divine providence of God. It had been revealed to Joseph that his family would bow down before him. Yet he was sold into slavery by his brothers. God had ...

Abraham Believed the Lord December 11, 2011 Lesson: Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18 Key Verse: Genesis 15:6 aa Introduction The covenant between God and man is expressed in His covenant with Abraham; confirmed with Moses (Deut. 5:2); repeated through Jeremiah, “I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; ...

A Great Nation December 4, 2011 Lesson: Genesis 11:31–12:9 Key verse: Genesis 12:2 aaa Introduction   A great nation is one that recognizes that the triune creator is the governor of that nation. Ben Franklin expressed this knowledge in his later life: “I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live, ...

Fear God December 18, 2011 Lesson: Genesis 22:1–14 Key Verse: Genesis 22:12 aa Introduction We lift up our voices and sing: “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation” (Psa. 111:1). The Psalmist calls God’s people to praise ...

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