The story of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most recognizable stories from the Bible. Non-believers know about the “coat of many colors.” Most know about the pit, Potiphar’s house, and the palace. Most know the story of the Butler and the Baker. The familiarity of stories like the one of Joseph can [...]
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January 20, 2009
TUESDAY’S NOTES: Put Off Envy & Strife
When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” –Genesis 30:1
Imagine for a moment being Jacob. You work for seven years to marry the love of your life only to find out the morning after your wedding that you [...]
