Scripture— Mark 10:41-45 “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) Jesus is speaking. People can intimidate, bully, threaten, and seek to control. In … [Read more...]
Faith… Receiving
Scripture — Ephesians 2:4-10 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8 We all like to receive gifts, right? For example, think of children on Christmas morning. They eagerly … [Read more...]
The Pot or the Potter?
“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?” (Romans 9:21) Pottery comes in various sizes, shapes, and styles. Some pottery is deigned to function as dinnerware, while a lot … [Read more...]
The Persecution of the Servant
Text: Genesis 39:10-20 In Genesis 39:5-6, Potiphar had made Joseph (son of Jacob, now Potiphar’s slave) the overseer in his house and field. There were no servants in a higher position than Joseph. The reason Potiphar had raised up Joseph above … [Read more...]
The Power of the Servant
Rewards as a Profitable Servant Text: Genesis 39:4-6 “And Joseph found grace (favor) in his (Potiphar’s) sight… that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake...” (Genesis 39:4-5) To find grace in the master’s sight is to find favor … [Read more...]
The Perception of the Servant
Success in the Trial: What Makes the Servant Profitable? Text: Genesis 39:1-6 “… and he (Joseph) served him (Potiphar) …” (Genesis 39:4) Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37). Joseph was now a slave in the house of … [Read more...]
