“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...]
The Preparation of the Servant
Tokens of Success in the Valley Text: Genesis 39:1-6 Many times when God’s Children are placed in adverse circumstances, wherein they are in a servant’s position, they cannot see the key to success in their bonds. Their first response is in a … [Read more...]
Signs of the Change
Text verses: Genesis 33; Proverbs 16:7 “When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” (Proverbs 16:7) Genesis 33 presents two clear pictures for God’s People to see – first, the change in Esau toward Jacob; … [Read more...]
