When Peter (aka Cephas) addresses the scattered saints, it would be interesting to think about what would motivate him to help shape this letter to them. From what is apparent in the first part of the letter, Peter is eager to remind the saints of the context in which they find themselves. That context is […]
Read More Cephas Says: 1 – Now That You’re SavedIt’s not good to get hung up on routines, but it’s good to have routines in place that help make progress. I started blogging because I liked the idea of an outlet for my interest in writing. I had read a friend’s blog which he used as a travel diary. I was really impressed with […]
Read More Rhythm and FlowThen Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your […]
Read More Genesis: 50 – The End Of The BeginningWhen Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last and was gathered to his people. (Genesis 49:33) There are strong themes in the book of Genesis. Two in particular are outstanding in this chapter: faith and blessing. As Israel calls his sons to his […]
Read More Genesis: 49 – Before You’re Gathered To Your PeopleI was minding my own business watching Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I decided to do a spot of research on Jessica Alba who plays Sue Storm otherwise known as the Invisible Girl. In doing extensive research (I only read the Wikipedia page), I came across a part that said that in her personal […]
Read More A Brief Word On Women In The BibleWhen Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head he was displeased; so he took hold of his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head. Joseph said to him, “No, my father, this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” But his father refused and […]
Read More Genesis: 48: However He Chooses To BlessNo this is not about how to rile an old rock group. It occurs to me time and again that accepting the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the priority of His Kingdom does not fit well with any prevailing way of living. Even in settled Christian communities there’s somewhat of a tendency to adopt a […]
Read More Upsetting the Status QuoJoseph said to the people, “Now that I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you so you can plant the ground. But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. The other four-fifths you may keep as seed for the fields and as food […]
Read More Genesis: 47 – Looking To The Provider“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph’s own hand will close your eyes.” (Genesis 46:3-4) […]
Read More Genesis: 46 – It Will Be AlrightAnd now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here,because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God […]
Read More Genesis: 45 – All In The Plan
