Jessica Brodie
There are dozens of times the number 40 is mentioned throughout the Bible, as well. For instance, Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah (Genesis 25:20). The Israelites wandered 40 years in...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Joseph may seem innocent and naïve to many who read his life story in Genesis, but he had wisdom beyond his years. Through his story, the Scriptures give us many lessons by which to live....
Lisa Loraine Baker
Asenath is known for being Joseph’s wife and bearing Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph’s two sons....
Jason Soroski
In these moments of deep pain, Joseph never ceased to give God the glory for his ability to interpret dreams. As we endure all kinds of pain in this world, let us remember that God continues to work i...
Valerie Fentress
The land of Goshen had a special place in Israelite history: it was the place they went to survive a famine, yet also the place they eventually lived in as slaves. What does the Bible tell us about th...
Stephen Baker
Our salvation depends on God revealing Himself through His plan of redemption in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Because of this, God’s Word is central to our salvation because His Word is the me...
G. Connor Salter
Adam and Eve were the first humans on earth, created in the very image of God. The Lord commanded them to be fruitful and multiply, and the Bible does mention a few of their children. So just what do ...
Stephen Baker
If Jesus went through trials and suffering in this life, we can expect the same (1 Peter 4:12-13). The pattern of life Jesus lived is known as the life of the Suffering Servant. This term is commonly ...
Ruth Clemence
We will all fail at some point. Maybe several times over. However, we can learn and grow through our mistakes. After all, life is not about success after success without any sign of struggle. Failure ...
Hope Bolinger
Found 187 times in the Bible, the number 12 makes a special appearance in Revelation, showing the authority and perfection of God’s kingdom at last. Here are 12 things to know about 12 in the Bible....
Michael Lee Stallard
Each week the average adult spends nearly 40% of his or her waking hours working. Given that work occupies so much of our time, it would be rational to expect that God cares about what we produce duri...
Jessica Brodie
Cain’s feigned ignorance in his “I don’t know” was a direct lie, but then his challenge to God took the matter one step further. By asking “am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain exhibited indifference to th...
Betty Dunn
On the second day of the Creation described here in Genesis 1, God commanded that there be a firmament separating the seas and oceans of Earth from the waters above the firmament. ...
Cathy Baker
What does Joseph mean when he says that what the enemy meant for evil became something else in his life?...
Stephen Baker
In the book of Genesis, Joseph’s family life is one which many of us can relate to on multiple levels. Yet in this stunning account, God provides a vivid picture of Christ against the backdrop of evil...
Hope Bolinger
One of the most frustrating characters in the story of Joseph is the cupbearer who spends time in prison with Joseph. As soon as he is released, he forgets about Joseph....
Lisa Loraine Baker
How many years is a generation in the Bible? The answer helps us to understand not just how the Bible emphasizes the importance of family, but also why it's important to pass lessons on....
Stephen Baker
We have already discussed the picture of the resurrection in Joseph’s life and considered its significance, as it pointed to the One Who would personally conquer sin and death. From there, the discuss...
Dawn Wilson
Biblical scholars say there are approximately 2,500 prophecies are in the Bible—with about 2,000 of them already fulfilled. But only a few hundred of these are Messianic prophecies. Fulfilled prophecy...