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205. Genesis 37 - How Joseph's Sufferings Foreshadow Jesus May 10, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss how the sufferings of Joseph were ordained to foreshadow the sufferings of Christ. How does God expect us to gain both wisdom and comfort through the study of the unjust sufferings of His servant?

204. Genesis 34-35 - Jacob's Darkest Chapter (Failed Father) May 05, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss one of the more disturbing chapters of Genesis. In perhaps the lowest point of Jacob's life, he failed to trust the Lord or to lead & protect his family. The results were tragic! However, in the middle of all the pain and injustice, God remained faithful to Jacob. Ultimately, we are reminded that Jesus is the ultimate standard of both justice and mercy.

203. Genesis 32-33 - Jacob Wrestles God and Prevails! Apr 26, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss Jacob's return to the Promised Land. After two decades with Laban, Jacob is now returning to his homeland and must face a brother who wanted to kill him. Along the way, the Lord wrestles Jacob and leads him to recognize that the pathway to blessing does not come through scheming. It comes through surrender.

202. Genesis 30-31 - Schemer Super Bowl (Jacob vs. Laban) Apr 21, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss Genesis 29:31 through Genesis 31. The Lord shows great compassion to Leah as she learns to find her satisfaction in God alone. Then they discuss how the Lord helps Jacob to overthrow Laban's crooked attempts to exploit him. Jacob will leave Laban's homeland an outrageously wealthy man.

201. Genesis 28-29 - Beautiful Ladder and a Deceptive Bride Apr 12, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss Genesis chapters 28 and 29. First, Jacob has a stunning dream of a ladder reaching into the heavens. Our God is actively involved in the affairs of men. Then Jacob arrives at his destination where he falls in love. Sadly, Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine when he is deceived into a covenant with the wrong person.

200. Genesis 27 - Jacob Steals the Father's Blessing Apr 06, 2023

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In our 200th episode, Sam and Will discuss how Jacob listened to his mother's instructions to deceive his father Isaac in order to steal a blessing from his older brother. Esau. Incredibly, God chose to establish His covenant with this very dysfunctional family. Why? What does God intend for us to learn from this?

199. Genesis 26 - Isaac Is Blessed in the Famine Mar 29, 2023

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Pastor Sam and Will discuss Genesis 26 and the many similarities between the lives of Abraham and Isaac. In this episode, we find the "son of promise" receiving incredible wealth in the midst of famine due to his obedience to God's calling. Did Isaac use that wealth in the same way that Jesus would? Join us for the answer.

198. Genesis 25 - Jacob the Deceiver Mar 24, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss the death of Abraham and his incredible legacy brought forth by his eight sons. They also discuss how Jacob and Esau challenge our expectations about God's blessing. The lives of Jacob and Esau show that His favor does NOT follow the most virtuous among us, but those who cling to His promises.

197. Genesis 23-24 - A Bride for Isaac Mar 18, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss the role of Abraham's faith in choosing a burial plot for his wife Sarah, and they discuss the mission of Abraham's servant to find a bride for Isaac, the son of promise. How does this point our minds to Jesus and the gospel? Listen and find out.

196. Genesis 22 - Sacrifice Your Only Son! Mar 08, 2023

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Sam and Will discuss God's disturbing command for Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mount Moriah. Incredibly, the details of this story anticipate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God is training his people to hope in His power to raise the dead to life!

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