Genesis 46:28–47:12: Few and Evil, the Days of our Sojourning
Even though the Israelites are an abomination in Egypt, they possess something greater: God’s own promises. God makes sojourners into superiors. (Exposition of Genesis 46:28–47:12)
The Church (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #32: The Church. What is the church? Who belongs to the church? How should Christians relate to the church? What does Christ want from his church?
Genesis 45:16–46:27: A Nation Going Down to Egypt
After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, the Joseph narratives through the end of Genesis shift to a new focus: God is creating a new humanity. (Exposition of Genesis 45:16–46:27)
Last Things (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #31: Last Things. How should Christians think about death? What is the future hope of Christians beyond death? What is the warning God gives for those who do not believe in Christ?
Genesis 45:1–15: God Sent Me, Not You
How can Joseph forgive his brothers after all the evil they have done? Where has God been through all of this? In the midst of evil, God accomplishes good. (Exposition on Genesis 45:1–15)
The Lord’s Supper: Part 2 – Practice (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #30: The Lord’s Supper: Part 2 (Practice). How should we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper, with a view toward our union and communion with Christ, and with our fellow believers?
Genesis 44:1–34: God Has Found Out Our Guilt
The testing of Joseph’s brothers surfaces their past sins and the iniquity of their hearts. In doing so, God leads them to repentance and salvation. God finds our sin, so that we may find Christ. (Exposition of Genesis 44:1–34)
The Lord’s Supper: Part 1 – Doctrine (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #29: The Lord’s Supper: Part 1 (Doctrine). The Lord’s Supper is not another sacrifice of Christ, but it is more than a symbol. What do the Scriptures teach us about the doctrine of the Lord’s Supper?
Baptism: Part 2 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #28: Baptism: Part 2. How does the concept of covenant help us to understand the purpose of baptism, as well as the proper recipients of baptism? How does baptize teach that salvation comes by faith alone?
Genesis 43:1–34: The Mercy of God Almighty
In Genesis 43, God providentially forces his people to confront fear, sin, and forgiveness, because God is setting right all that has gone wrong with the world. (Exposition of Genesis 43:1–34)
Baptism: Part 1 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #27: Baptism: Part 1. What are the sacraments? What is baptism? How does God intend for us to administer baptism as a sign and a seal of the covenant of grace?
The Lord’s Prayer (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #26: The Lord’s Prayer. How does our Lord teach us to pray through “the Lord’s Prayer”? How does the Lord’s Prayer offer a comprehensive summary of all our prayer?