Because of the famine, Jacob's family ran out of food, again. I found it interesting that during this entire event, neither Jacob nor his sons called on God. It took an Egyptian unbeliever to give God some credit. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Genesis #TrustGod

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Jesus died as a sacrificial lamb and rose again. He made a way for us to avoid the second death spoken about in Revelation. When He calls the church home, these mortal bodies will be transformed to immortal ones. Click on the link below to read more about living forever. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Genesis

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In today's post we'll look at when the phrase “Lion of Judah” was originated and where it appears in the Bible. John the Revelator also referred to this same phrase in the Book of Revelation. Click on the link below to read more about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #worship

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Jacob had a special, or should I say a sacred place where he met with God. It was so special that God instructed him to go back to it. Do you have a special place where you meet with God. Click on the link below to read why it's important to have one. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #worship

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Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children. This fueled a hatred his brothers had of Joseph. So this young man went from the favorite to being sold into slavery then becoming a prisoner. Through it all God hand His hand on him. Click on the link below to what we can learn from this story of Joseph. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Genesis

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God promised Abraham that he would become a great nation. The Lord did, however, tested Abraham’s faith. If you're not familiar with this story, click on the link below to read all about it. If you are familiar with it, click on the link to read how this story relates to your life. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #Stories

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This story of Noah is much more than a children's story. As you read this post, you will see how significant the life of Noah really was. You will also see that what we read in the Bible about his is only one piece leading to man's redemption. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #Stories

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God gave us our first mathematical equation in the second chapter of Genesis. He said one plus one equals one. He was talking about marriage, when a man and a woman become one flesh. God also laid out for us His perfect order of society. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #Marriage #Relationship

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Before God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah He gave Lot and his family a chance to escape. This event way back in Genesis gives us a clue as to how the church will fare in the end times. Click on the link below to read all about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Genesis

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The moment Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they fell into sin. That fall created a sinful nature for the entire human race. A nature that drives humans to rebel against God. The Lord issued two curses. Click on the link below to see where they landed and how they affect us today. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Genesis

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Put your trust in the Lord

Happy New Year! Have you resolved to make some changes? What happens with those resolutions? Mary Poppins described commitments of that sort as pie crust promises. Easily made and easily broken. Click on the link below to read about starting your year by putting your trust in the Lord. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Genesis #TrustGod

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Jacob was quite a character. He traded for his brother Esau’s birthright with a cup of soup. He also worked it out so his father Isaac blessed him instead of Esau. Should we be saying "poor Esau" or not? For the rest of the story, click on the link below. #BibleStudy #blessing #Devotions #Genesis

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How To Make It Through Life's Difficult Times

Joseph, the son of Jacob, was called by God at an early age. But, he didn’t know what it would look like. Through his experiences he learned that God's timing is always perfect. It is for us as well. Click on the link below to read today's post.

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How To Trust God When You've Had More Than Enough

Sometimes we get in a fix that no matter what we decide, none of our choices work for us. Jacob found himself facing that very scenario. Click below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Genesis

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