GN 102 - God Intended it For Good
Joseph had successfully faced all the previous tests of his faith, his character, and the call of God on his life. Now remained one final test. How would Joseph use his power and authority? Would Joseph use his power to get even or to revenge himself upon those who had wronged him? Would he use his power to secure only his own future or would he use his power to serve and save the very ones who had wronged him so many years earlier?
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GN 101 Bethel - The House of God
It had been years since Jacob had rested overnight at Bethel encountered God in a powerfully-impacting dream of a stairway to heaven. That night Jacob had entered into a personal covenant relationship with the God of Abraham and Isaac. During those years Jacob had matured, married (possibly far too many wives!) and prospered. He was wealthy in livestock, in silver and gold, and his household had grown to many children and servants.
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GN 100 The Power of Words
I can think of words my father spoke that made a mark on me - I know this can be overdone, but it's real nonetheless. I remember one time in the third watch of the night when he said, "You have disappointed your mother and me!" I was seventeen. How in the world can I remember those words 45 years later?
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