We've considered the 2nd half of Gen 47 in light of the contrasts of 2 nations: Egypt at the time of this exile through the period of Exodus Vs. Israel…

EGYPT vs. ISRAEL II

September 17, 2023
Central to my thesis on this text is the difference in fortunes between the citizens of Egypt and the covenant family under the administration of Joseph (v:20-21 & 27). The…

CRY OF ASCENT

September 10, 2023
Psalm 120 introduces the 'Psalms of Ascent' section of the Psalter. Chapters 120-134 share this title which can be translated 'degrees', 'steps', or an upward direction or trajectory. Many have…

LAST WORDS

September 3, 2023
There was a piece of paper clasped in the hands of Stanley Clark when he was buried several years ago. The piece of paper reads: “Now to him who is…

EGYPT vs. ISRAEL (part 1)

August 20, 2023
An explicit contrast is drawn in Genesis 47 between the inhabitants of Egypt and the sojourning Hebrews in verse 27. This is a surprising detail given the context and draws…
Today concludes 22 months of preaching once a month through Ps 119. Each stanza of 8 verses corresponding to the Hebrew alphabet comprises the greatest of all acrostic psalms and…
Today completes our Jude mini series comparing & contrasting descriptions of the ungodly vs. admonitions to the holy in verses 16-23. In the interest of equipping the church to triumph…
The time has come to approach the courts of Pharaoh. Naturally speaking, it is hard to imagine a more intimidating set of circumstances for Jacob and his sons save one…