Even in the horrifying story of Tamar’s seduction of Judah, God is still at work. Judah begins with thorough spiritual blindness, because God opens our eyes to our unrighteousness. (Exposition of Genesis 38:1–30)
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Discipleship Training #20: Ten Commandments – Part 1. How do the Ten Commandments function as a summary of God’s whole moral law?
How does the rest of the Bible unpack the Ten Commandments? What aggravations make some sins more heinous than others?
Discipleship Training #19: The Law of God. The Bible teaches that our good works play no role in our justification. But, the Bible teaches us to be devoted to good works as the fruit of our salvation. How does this work?
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In Genesis 37:12–36, Joseph suffers tremendously at the hands of his brothers. Even so, God works all things together for our Good. (Exposition of Genesis 37:12–36)
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Discipleship Training #18: Christian Living in the World. What does the Bible teach about Christian liberty, oaths and vows, the civil magistrate, and marriage and divorce? What principles should guide our lives in the wider world?
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The introduction to Joseph portrays him as a faithful prophet who one day will become a ruler. For this, Joseph’s brothers hate him. (Exposition of Genesis 37:1–11)
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