Command: Speak to others Matthew 10:27 27“What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops. Story: Joseph’s dreams, sold into slavery Genesis 37:1-36 (Mutiny, pp 160-173) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
Month: August 2020
Make Friends with Mammon – August 30, 2020
Command: Make friends with wealth Luke 16:9 9“And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of the wealth of unrighteousness, so that when it fails, they will receive you into the eternal dwellings. Story: Jacob reconciles with Esau Genesis 32:3 – 33:20 (Mutiny, pp 142-158) When meditating on the commands […]
Be Shrewd – August 23, 2020
Command: Be shrewd…and innocent Matthew 10:16-17 16“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. 17“But beware of men, for they will hand you over to the courts and scourge you in their synagogues; Story: Jacob prospers and flees Laban Genesis 30:25 – 31:55 […]
Don’t Despise Children – August 16, 2020
Command: Don’t despise children Matthew 18:10 10“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. Story: Jacob & Laban; Jacob marries Leah & Rachel Genesis 29:1 – 30:24 (Mutiny, pp 128-135) […]
Treat Others – August 9, 2020
Command: Treat others Matthew 7:12 12“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Story: Jacob deceives Isaac, steals blessing Genesis 26:34 – 28:22 (Mutiny, pp 114-128) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I […]