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January 25, 2014 By Clint Scott Leave a Comment

Gen 40:1–41:37, Heb 1:1–2:18, Eccles 9:11–18

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They said to him, “We have had dreams, and there is no one to interpret them.” And Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Please tell them to me.” Genesis 40:8 (ESV)

There is no book or rule regarding the interpretation of dreams (like falling means…). As Joseph knew interpretation comes from God alone.

And the doubling of Pharaoh’s dream means that the thing is fixed by God, and God will shortly bring it about. Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:32–33 (ESV)

God is Sovereign over the elements and can use them to steer nations and people to his purpose

Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 (ESV)

This chapter makes clear that Jesus is not an Angel and is greater than the Angels. It also tells us what Angels really are

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January 24, 2014 By Clint Scott Leave a Comment

Gen 38:1–39:23, Matt 27:32–28:20, Eccles 9:7–10

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But as he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out. And she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore his name was called Perez. Afterward his brother came out with the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah. Genesis 38:29–30 (ESV)

His name literally means breakthrough. From him would come David and later Jesus. This shows God can take the most broken situations and use them for his glory and purpose

He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9 (ESV)

Joseph had a right understanding of the nature of sin, he knew that although Potiphar had been good to him it was only because of God and the sin would be toward God and offend God more than it was toward man. When we sin people may be hurt but that is secondary to the offence we toward God.

But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 39:21 (ESV)

God’s love for Joseph is constant, steadfast and loyal. This should comfort us and show us how to love.

and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” Matthew 27:40 (ESV)

Further evidence that Jesus clearly claimed to be the Son of God

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. Matthew 27:50 (ESV)

Jesus died on the cross for our sin (he did not faint like some say). Thank you Jesus.

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. Matthew 28:1 (ESV)

This is why we see the earliest Christians meeting on a Sunday instead of Saturday, because Jesus rose on the first day of the week

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 (ESV)

Hallelujah!!, Jesus is risen from the dead. Fact!!

And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Matthew 28:9 (ESV)

Jesus receives their worship because he is not an Angel or created being, he is the Son of God

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 (ESV)

The great commission given to us by Jesus was not to make converts but to take the time and effort to make disciples. A disciple needs to be taught the word of God and apply that word in obedience.

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January 23, 2014 By Clint Scott Leave a Comment

Gen 37:1–36, Matt 26:57–27:31, Eccles 9:1–6

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Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard. Genesis 37:36 (ESV)

How can anyone say the bible is boring, the true stories it records are relayed in such captivating way and trump the false stories from hollywood as the bibles accounts hold important lessons of eternal significance. If you read through the chapter quickly… read it again… this time enjoy the story… see the providence and plan of God working itself out.

Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Matthew 26:64 (ESV)

This is a bold declaration by Jesus that he is the Son of God. The start of the answer is only cautious because the contemporary understanding of the messiah was flawed. The second part of the answer is a forceful and affirmative declaration, warning and identification with the prophesies of Daniel and the Psalms that Jesus is the “Son of Man” (The Messiah) who the council would later know as sovereign king and judge.

Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. Matthew 26:65 (ESV)

Further confirmation that to the Sanhedrin, Jesus had just boldly declared himself to be the Son of God, which would make him equal to God which in their eyes was blasphemy

Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?” Matthew 26:67–68 (ESV)

Jesus endured this suffering and shame because of his love, primarily for the Father but also his love for us… Stop and think about this and be thankful.

But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is blood money.” Matthew 27:6 (ESV)

The sin of legalism had them so bound that while they we scheming to kill Jesus and had just held and illegal trial they were still concerned with this rule

Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. Matthew 27:11–12 (ESV)

Jesus answer to Pilate again confirms that he is indeed the prophesied king of the Jews but not in the way that Pilate would imagine

So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” Matthew 27:24 (ESV)

Pilate displayed complete cowardice in trying to please the people. We should not be anything like that.

Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.Matthew 27:26 (ESV)

The scourging of Jesus was one of the cruelest punishments Jesus endured, the following is a note on it from the ESV Study Bible. “Roman flogging was a horrifically cruel punishment. Those condemned to it were tied to a post and beaten with a leather whip that was interwoven with pieces of bone and metal, which tore through skin and tissue, often exposing bones and intestines. In many cases, the flogging itself was fatal. The Romans scourged Jesus nearly to death so that he would not remain alive on the cross after sundown.” Crossway Bibles. (2008). The ESV Study Bible (p. 1885). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath. Ecclesiastes 9:2 (ESV)

One appointment we all need have to keep… death! Thank God for Jesus resurrection which gives us eternal life

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January 23, 2014 By Dennis Greenidge 1 Comment

Genesis 37

In focusing on Genesis 37 today verses 5 – 11 has challenged me to ask The Lord to show me how to share truthfully and boldly the things He has taught me, but also how to be sensitive to my hearers, so that I don’t needlessly antagonise the very people who most need to hear the truth that I have to share about Him.

I also found verse 11 a prompt to pray! “But while his brothers were jealous of Joseph, his father wondered what the dreams meant.” This is a time to ask God to make us receptive to the prophetic word you hear from those He sends to teach us. Pray for wisdom and discernment to recognise teaching from God as opposed to false teaching.

I found it quite something when I read verse 21 “But when Reuben heard of their scheme, he came to Joseph’s rescue. “Let’s not kill him,” he said.” Then verse 22 tells us what Reuben was thinking, “22 “Why should we shed any blood? Let’s just throw him into this empty cistern here in the wilderness. Then he’ll die without our laying a hand on him.” Reuben was secretly planning to rescue Joseph and return him to his father.”

Look at his reaction in verse 29-30
“29 Some time later, Reuben returned to get Joseph out of the cistern. When he discovered that Joseph was missing, he tore his clothes in grief. 30 Then he went back to his brothers and lamented, “The boy is gone! What will I do now?”

This then made me focus for the first time on Reuben what was it about him that made him identify with the grief and sorrow that Joseph would encounter.

It has never crossed my mind before, but suddenly I thought of his mother at his birth and the words she had spoken over him, Genesis 29:32 “So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben,for she said, “The Lord has noticed my misery, and now my husband will love me.”

Reuben means “Look, a son!” It also sounds like the Hebrew for “He has seen my misery.”

I sense so strongly that at this time we should join in prayer for peace rather than rivalry among family members. Pray that God will soften our hearts so that we will regard each other with love and compassion, helping and lifting rather than destroying each other because of our own desires for power and position. May we not leave it to late because of compromise like Reuben by just going for a partial rescue! I declare all out war for deliverance for our lost loved ones.

Genesis 37:33-35 Calls for intercession for those who have lost a child to illness or accident. Pray that they will experience peace that goes beyond human understanding and joy in knowing God despite their loss.

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January 22, 2014 By Clint Scott Leave a Comment

Gen 35:16–36:43, Matt 26:14–56, Eccles 8:10–17

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for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 (ESV)

This is what we remember when we have communion. Jesus blood was poured out to save the “many” that would put their trust in him, so our sin could be forgiven. The meal they were eating was the Passover which is fulfilled in Jesus as the true Passover lamb of the New Covenant.

Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. Matthew 26:35 (ESV)

We must avoid false confidence in the flesh

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 (ESV)

This is where Jesus in a sense won the battle for our souls, by laying down his own will because his deepest desire was to do the will of the Father. We should be the same.

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him. Ecclesiastes 8:12 (ESV)

This is very encouraging

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