Category Archives: Genesis

The Humility of Abraham

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading Genesis 23 in a study a while back, it was noted that Abraham demonstrated humility and this aroused a response of respect. He wanted to pay for a burial site for Sarah his wife rather than receive it as … Continue reading →

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Kindness Interjection Leads to Life Redirection

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Bless with Gentleness, it was explained that Joseph never considered taking revenge on his brothers or those who placed him in prison. He was kind and respectful and this influenced those around him in a positive way. … Continue reading →

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Bless with Gentleness

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the death of Jacob, we read in Genesis 50 that Joseph requested that his father be buried in the land of Canaan. Since Joseph was in good standing with Pharaoh, he was granted his wish. So Joseph, along with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Life Leading to Meaning and Purpose

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Throughout his life, God spoke to Jacob in visions so he had the ability to predict or forecast the future. Jacob gives his last words to his sons as they gather around his bed in Genesis 49. Jacob goes over … Continue reading →

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Redemption Wins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob had lived a broken life. A good part of it, he thought his son Joseph had been killed by wild animals. Later in life, he found out that Joseph was alive. He was then reunited with him in Egypt … Continue reading →

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