Zechariah 3:1-10

Zechariah 3:1-2 The problem that this Zechariah wrestles with in his vision is: How can morally defiled and sinful people be made holy so that might stand and serve in the presence of God. How can they also be able to holy so that they represent God to mankind (Exodus 19:6)? There is only one … Read more

Zechariah 2:1-12

Zechariah now receives the third of his eight visions all of which occurred in one night. He had to have been overwhelmed with all of these things to absorb. In the two visions we have covered in our previous studies, we have learned that the rider on the red horse provided a picture of hope … Read more

Zechariah 1:1-21

The book of Zechariah was written between 520-522 BC the book opens in the 2nd year of Darius’ reign and the last date mentioned is the 4th year of his reign which give us a clue to the dating. This was a time of deep discouragement for the Jewish people who had returned from the … Read more

Genesis 50:1-26

Genesis 50:1-3 – Joseph fell upon his father after he died and wept. Joseph no doubt believed firmly in the resurrection but the loss of a loved one still engenders deep sorrow. The day is coming when according to the Scriptures there will be no more sorrow or crying, but until then death causes sorrow … Read more

Genesis 49:1-33

Genesis 49:1-2 – This chapter begins one of the most interesting and significant portions of Scripture. It is a prophetic picture of events that will unfold in the nation of Israel through the sons of Jacob. It is similar in scope and setting to the words of Noah upon his sons (Genesis 9:24-27), These pronouncements … Read more

Genesis 48:1-22

Genesis 48:1-4 – Jacob’s servant sensing that his death was near called for his son Joseph to come to his side. Joseph came with his two sons that they too might be with their grandfather in his last days. The other sons no doubt were also called. When Jacob learned that Joseph was coming he … Read more

Genesis 47:1-31

Genesis 47:1-6 – Joseph could not assign the land of Goshen to his family unless Pharaoh gave his blessing. So he took some of his brothers and came before Pharaoh. Joseph explains that his family has come and that they are presently dwelling in the land of Goshen. Pharaoh asked them what they did for … Read more

Genesis 45:1-28

Genesis 45:1-3 – Joseph is overcome with emotion as he realizes that his brothers truly have repented of the harm that they did him, and their father Jacob. He further sees that they would be willing to exchange their lives for their brother Benjamin. He dismisses his servants so that he can be alone with … Read more

Genesis 44:1-34

Genesis 44:1-6 – Joseph had his servants load up their bags with as much food as possible and put their money back in their sacks. He also put his own personal drinking cup in the sack of Benjamin. When they had left Joseph sent his servants to detain them and ask them why they treated … Read more

Genesis 43:1-34

Genesis 43:1-5 – In God’s provision the famine became so great that they were forced to do something. This is what it was going to take to make Jacob willing to allow his son Benjamin to go down to Egypt. Joseph was not going to be assured that no harm had befallen his brother until … Read more