Posts Tagged as ‘Joseph’

February 3, 2009

TUESDAY’S NOTES: Forgotten Promises

It’s a common problem. Promises are made with good intentions until life gets in the way. The constant wave of tasks and assignments can push promises further down the list of growing priorities. After a few days, promises are slowly forgotten.
The butler of Genesis 40-41 is often viewed critically. Joseph interpreted the dreams of the [...]

January 28, 2009

TUESDAY’S NOTES: Helping the Helpless

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 [...]

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 [...]