Blessed Are Those Who Mourn   READ Matthew 5:1-12 “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Ever since sin broke God’s perfect world, sadness pervades our existence. Oh, to be sure, there are times when we rejoice. But we also experience times of mourning, even extended seasons of grieving. We…

The Ministry of John the Baptist READ Matthew 3:1-12 “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 3:2 These days, if we even use the word “repent” in common discourse, we emphasize feeling bad for something we have done. “I have repented” means “I am truly sorry…

God Intended It All for Good READ Genesis 50:19-21   “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 Joseph’s brothers, fearing that he would mistreat them after their father’s death, begged Joseph to forgive…

Reunion READ Genesis 46:5-34 Joseph prepared his chariot and traveled to Goshen to meet his father, Jacob. When Joseph arrived, he embraced his father and wept, holding him for a long time. Genesis 46:29 What a touching scene! After years and years of separation, Jacob was finally reunited with his beloved son, Joseph. It comes…

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