This class was recorded for Strength to Strength. Visit their site for a full summary of the class, referenced resources, and other great talks. Join Chuck Pike as he illustrates Jesus’ and the apostles’ frequent use of a different Old Testament text than the one most English Bibles are translated from today. If you’ve heard
As the famine continues, Jacob moves his family to Egypt and reunites with his son Joseph. After seventeen years in Egypt, Jacob recognizes that death is approaching, and he blesses Joseph’s two sons. But this is an unusual blessing. Novatian, an early Christian writer, offered a wonderful insight for Christ’s followers today. This lesson touches
The Unusual Blessing Given to Joseph's Sons (Genesis 46-48) View Lesson
The Unusual Blessing Given to Joseph's Sons (Genesis 46-48) View Lesson
Genesis 36 gives us the genealogy of Esau, father of the Edomite nation. In this passage we survey the important role of the Edomites in Biblical history, including lessons we can learn from their sin of arrogance. This chapter also provides a surprising key to unlocking the mystery of who Job was, when taken together
In Genesis 5 we are introduced to Noah, "a righteous man, who was perfect in his generation and well-pleasing to God," yet lived during a time of great wickedness. We look at whether the story of the flood is merely a fable, or instead the greatest disaster in human history. We tackle ways the early
Noah & the Flood, Part 1: The Back Story (Genesis 5:28-6:9) View Lesson
Noah & the Flood, Part 1: The Back Story (Genesis 5:28-6:9) View Lesson
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. - Hebrews 11:6 When we engage in expository preaching, working through a book of the Bible, we sometimes stumble upon wisdom that