Sermons from June 2026
Jacob’s Benediction
As Jacob nears the end of his life, he gathers his twelve sons to pronounce blessings that are not merely personal predictions but prophetic revelations reaching into the “last days.” While each blessing reflects the character and history of the sons, together they form a remarkable portrait of the coming Messiah. Reuben’s blessing points to the promised Son of God. Simeon and Levi, associated with violence, the Law, and the curse, foreshadow Christ taking upon Himself the curse of the…
Ephraim & Manasseh
Jacob, nearing the end of his life in Egypt after the family reunion with Joseph, gathers strength on his deathbed to bless Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Reflecting on God’s promise made to him at Luz, he recalls the covenant of fruitfulness, descendants, and the land given to Abraham, Isaac, and his own lineage. In a surprising act, Jacob adopts Joseph’s sons as his own, elevating them to the status of his direct heirs, effectively granting Joseph a double…
Surrender, Service, and the Pilgrim’s Journey
Gen 47 In Genesis 47, Joseph completes the purpose behind his long journey of suffering and exaltation by bringing Jacob’s family into Egypt and settling them in Goshen. This separation protects them from the surrounding culture and allows them to grow into the nation God intends them to become. The chapter highlights how God sometimes places His people in environments where they can be strengthened, prepared, and preserved for future purposes. When Jacob meets Pharaoh, he describes his life as…
From Betrayal to Blessing
Gen 45-46 Joseph’s brothers had finally demonstrated genuine repentance. Instead of abandoning Benjamin as they had once abandoned Joseph, they were willing to sacrifice themselves for him. Seeing this change, Joseph could no longer hide his identity. Overcome with emotion, he revealed himself to his brothers, who were left speechless and terrified. Yet Joseph responded not with revenge, but with grace. He acknowledged their sin while recognizing that God had been working through every painful event to accomplish a greater…
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