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Tag Archives: Joseph
Humiliation at Christmas
They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged bethlehem, Christmas, ephrathah, illegimate child, Jesus, Joseph, manger, Mary, nativity, nazareth, virgin birth
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What Happens When God’s Messengers Challenge Authority?
“Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.” Exodus 1:8 The story of Moses begins where the story of Joseph ends: in Egypt. There are some interesting parallels between the two: Both were unlikely … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Old Testament
Tagged christianity, church, Egypt, Joseph, Moses, Old Testament, Pharoah, prophet
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Joseph the Greedy Opportunist?
“You’ve saved our lives. If you wish, we will be Pharaoh’s slaves.” – Genesis 47:25 The story of Joseph is truly a remarkable one. He’s sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused and unjustly imprisoned, only to become the … Continue reading
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Tagged feudalism, greed, hunger, hunger relief, Joseph, serfdom, taxation, taxes
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