The Feast of Unleavened Bread is mentioned a lot around the time of Jesus's crucifixion. Understanding it's timing is crucial to keeping track of the timing of things. Since God put all those time Continue Reading
Following the Passover Through the Bible
From its institution, the Passover was open for anyone who trusted in Yahweh to celebrate. There was only one requirement and it wasn't being descended from Israel. However, Israel is obviously still Continue Reading
Thoughts on Genesis Chapters 1 – 9
(transcript pending) resources for further reading or listening: Evangelical Commentaries on the Days of Creation in Genesis One Evidence for the Bible series by Mike Winger The Case for Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 48 – 50
Summary: Joseph is told that his father is sick, so takes his sons to get blessed by Israel. Israel then calls all his sons to him to tell them what will happen to them in the days to come. Included Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 46 and 47
Summary: Israel and all his offspring travel to Egypt. Along the way, God spoke to Jacob in the night and told him he would become a great nation there. All Jacob's son's and grandsons are listed by Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 42, 43, 44, and 45
Summary: Joseph's brothers are sent to buy grain in Egypt, where they talk with Joseph, but don't recognize him, even though he asks a lot of questions about their family. He accuses them of being Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 39, 40, and 41
Summary: Under Joseph's management, everything in Potiphar's house prospers, but Potiphar's wife tries to seduce Joseph. He declines, so she accuses him of trying to rape her. Then everything in the Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 36 – 38
Summary: After a specific listing of the names of Esau's descendants, the story of Joseph begins with him telling his dreams to his family and being sold into slavery. Then there is the odd recounting Continue Reading
Reading Genesis Chapters 32 – 35
Summary: Jacob diplomatically sends gifts to Esau as he returns to that area, Esau unexpectedly greets Jacob with an embrace and weeping, Jacob wrestles with a man all night and gets his name changed Continue Reading
