Download or read book The Life of Jacob and Joseph His Beloved Son written by Gladys Franklin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Beginning of Wisdom written by Leon Kass and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-05-20 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine that you could really understand the Bible...that you could read, analyze, and discuss the book of Genesis not as a compositional mystery, a cultural relic, or a linguistic puzzle palace, or even as religious doctrine, but as a philosophical classic, precisely in the same way that a truth-seeking reader would study Plato or Nietzsche. Imagine that you could be led in your study by one of America's preeminent intellectuals and that he would help you to an understanding of the book that is deeper than you'd ever dreamed possible, that he would reveal line by line, verse by verse the incredible riches of this illuminating text -- one of the very few that actually deserve to be called seminal. Imagine that you could get, from Genesis, the beginning of wisdom. The Beginning of Wisdom is a hugely learned book that, like Genesis itself, falls naturally into two sections. The first shows how the universal history described in the first eleven chapters of Genesis, from creation to the tower of Babel, conveys, in the words of Leon Kass, "a coherent anthropology" -- a general teaching about human nature -- that "rivals anything produced by the great philosophers." Serving also as a mirror for the reader's self-discovery, these stories offer profound insights into the problematic character of human reason, speech, freedom, sexual desire, the love of the beautiful, pride, shame, anger, guilt, and death. Something as seemingly innocuous as the monotonous recounting of the ten generations from Adam to Noah yields a powerful lesson in the way in which humanity encounters its own mortality. In the story of the tower of Babel are deep understandings of the ambiguous power of speech, reason, and the arts; the hazards of unity and aloneness; the meaning of the city and its quest for self-sufficiency; and man's desire for fame, immortality, and apotheosis -- and the disasters these necessarily cause. Against this background of human failure, Part Two of The Beginning of Wisdom explores the struggles to launch a new human way, informed by the special Abrahamic covenant with the divine, that might address the problems and avoid the disasters of humankind's natural propensities. Close, eloquent, and brilliant readings of the lives and educations of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob's sons reveal eternal wisdom about marriage, parenting, brotherhood, education, justice, political and moral leadership, and of course the ultimate question: How to live a good life? Connecting the two "parts" is the book's overarching philosophical and pedagogical structure: how understanding the dangers and accepting the limits of human powers can open the door to a superior way of life, not only for a solitary man of virtue but for an entire community -- a life devoted to righteousness and holiness. This extraordinary book finally shows Genesis as a coherent whole, beginning with the creation of the natural world and ending with the creation of a nation that hearkens to the awe-inspiring summons to godliness. A unique and ambitious commentary, a remarkably readable literary exegesis and philosophical companion, The Beginning of Wisdom is one of the most important books in decades on perhaps the most important -- and surely the most frequently read -- book of all time.

Download or read book Discipleship Lessons from the Life of Jacob written by Ralph F. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll Learn from Jacob, Who Moved from Manipulation to Trust in God. Jacob is a troubling character in the Old Testament. He is conniving and he is spiritual too. He has moments of strong faith as well as of fear. His family is sometimes in disarray, and yet at the end he is the one who sets it straight. Jacob the Patriarch is a bit too much like us -- with very human strengths and weaknesses, but a man with a striving for spiritual things. From this imperfect man we learn important lessons of faith. especially, about God's grace. The events described in Jacob's story comprise most of Genesis chapters 25-49. If you haven't read the Old Testament much, you'll be pleased to find that God will speak to you here -- loud and clear. Each of the seven detailed lessons include probing discussion questions and can be used for personal enrichment, by small groups and classes, and by teachers and preachers.

Download or read book Genesis written by David Guzik and published by Enduring Word Media. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis.

Download or read book Joseph written by Reverend John B. Alumbaugh and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety-seven-year-old Jacob is a shepherd blessed with several wives and children, one of whom is Joseph, his son with Rachel. One day after Jacob is visited by a messenger from God, he decides to return home to Canaan after a twenty-year absence. Because the King of Cyprus and his soldiers are plundering towns and caravans along the Euphrates River, Jacob anticipates his journey will be dangerous. After he leaves his herd in capable hands and recruits trained soldiers to accompany him, Jacob and all his people set out on a new adventure. His son, Joseph, is just six years old. Not long after they begin their journey, Jacob has a skirmish with an angel of God who blesses him and changes his name to Israel. As Israel immerses himself in a new life, Joseph sits with the women and reluctantly studies. But as he matures and eventually learns that God is sending him to Egypt to save his family from famine, Joseph realizes just what he will have to sacrifice in order to fulfill God’s plan. Joseph, Son of Jacob shares the tale of a shepherd and his son as they loyally follow the Lord’s plan for their lives.

Download or read book The Life of Joseph the Son of Israel written by John Macgowan and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Joseph the Dreamer written by Zondervan, and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph may be his father’s favorite son, but his brothers feel differently about him. So they sell him into slavery in Egypt. Will Joseph forgive his brothers? Can God turn a bad situation into a big blessing? This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

Download or read book Big Picture Parents written by Harriet Connor and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a parent in the modern world is tough. We are often overwhelmed with fear about damaging our children, guilt about our imperfections, and confusion about our role. Harriet Connor knows these feelings well. But hers is not just another parenting book full of "shoulds and shouldn'ts" to make you feel worse. Rather, she invites you to step back and consider the bigger picture: What is the purpose of life and parenthood? What are our human limitations? How can we cope with our guilt and fear? What are our family's values and how do we pass them on? What is our family's structure and place within the wider community? When she was desperate for answers, Harriet Connor turned to the ancient wisdom of her ancestors--the Bible. She went looking for little pieces of grandmotherly advice, but what she found was a grand vision--a big picture--that made sense of both life and parenthood. Whether you are new to the Bible or have read it before, you will not regret taking time to reflect on its message, which has given comfort and guidance to generations of parents just like you.

Download or read book The Joseph Calling written by Os Hillman and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is your God-sized assignment? God has an assignment for you—a God-sized destiny for you to fulfill. How can you know what it is, and what is the process to walk in that calling? The Joseph Calling presents six unique stages that many people pass through to fulfill their destiny. Such was the case for Joseph in the Bible—he was a dreamer with a calling. After being the favored son, his brothers betrayed him, which led to a thirteen-year journey of hardship, humble circumstances, accusations, and pain. But God used Joseph’s adversities to fulfill a larger story—to be a spiritual and physical provider for others. “Josephs” today are men and women, old and young, who are set apart by God for his divine purposes. In The Joseph Calling Os Hillman will help you: Embrace God’s activity in your life. Navigate through adversity. Discover your calling. Fulfill God’s purpose for your life. God has a plan for you at every stage of life. He wants you to know his assignment for you—and only you—so you can live an intentional and purpose-filled life.

Download or read book Life of Joseph written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a close-up look at Joseph’s entire life with this fantastic Bible study pamphlet. Learn how to trust in God’s faithfulness, hang on to hope, and forgive the unforgivable as you look closely at Joseph’s journey from being a favorite son to becoming a foreign slave... and his rise from forgotten prisoner to favored ruler. Enjoy having:— Section-by-section commentary and summaries on Joseph’s entire life (From Gen. 12 to Gen. 50). Incredible visual aids, including a time line of 19 key people and events, a map of the journeys of Jacob and Joseph, and a full-color diagram of Joseph’s family tree. Handy charts showing key information at a glance about Joseph’s life, dream interpretation, and more. Life-application questions that help you practically apply key lessons from this incredible story. 14 panels, 8.5 x 5.5 in, unfolds to 38 inches long. Fits inside most Bibles. Features Incredible Visuals Aids— A time line of 19 key people and events. A map of the journeys of Jacob and Joseph, from Gilead to Egypt. Joseph’s family tree, from Abraham to the twelve sons of Israel Handy charts showing key information at a glance: Side-by-side comparison charts of the dreams Joseph interpreted (cupbearer’s, baker’s, and Pharaoh’s dreams). Easy-to-follow chart highlighting the key life events of Joseph, Jacob, Joseph’s brothers, and Judah. Shows how God was working in their lives to ultimately bring about the promised Messiah. Is God really in charge? Where is he when everything goes wrong? The life of Joseph shows how God can take misfortune and turn it into great good. It helps us see meaning in suffering and aids us in our own journey toward wisdom. Packed with simple summaries, interesting insights, and helpful visual aids, this pamphlet is a great overview of the life of Joseph. Plus, it includes 10 relevant life application questions to help you practically apply its lessons to your life. Perfect for individual use or group Bible study. Easy-to-Read Simple Summaries— Includes section-by-section commentary on Joseph’s complete story (from Gen. 12 to Gen. 50). Covers 15 key events, including Joseph being— Excessively favored by his father and hated by his 10 older brothers Thrown into a pit and sold into slavery Falsely accused and imprisoned Forgotten in jail by people who owed him a favor Promoted to ruler over Egypt Reconciled to his family who once betrayed him Perfect for: Group and individual Bible study Church libraries Young adults groups New believers To hand to a friend And more!

Download or read book Joseph Son of Jacob written by Michael Christian Bell and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational and instructional Bible lesson about the life of Joseph the son of Jacob. This story is about the shaping of God's people and the developing of forgiveness, generosity, love, understanding, and leadership. Joseph, a type of Savior, sadly, but out of necessity, had to experience the full consequences of hatred and rejection from his jealous and cruel brothers.When Joseph saw the ten foreigners he recognized them instantly; a déjà-vu experience poignantly confronted him. Emotions engulfed his being as the profound dreams he had had as a young lad flooded back into his memory. The brothers didn't recognize him because in their minds Joseph existed only as a deep repressed memory. So Joseph kept his identity quiet and spoke officiously and suspiciously to them.

Download or read book The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son written by Jon D. Levenson and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The near sacrifice and miraculous restoration of a beloved son is a central but largely overlooked theme in both Judaism and Christianity. This book explores how this notion of child sacrifice constitutes an overlooked bond between the two religions."--

Download or read book Gospelbound written by Collin Hansen and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.

Download or read book The Beginner s Bible Gift Edition written by The Beginner's Bible and published by Beginner's Bible. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most memorable Bible experiences a young child can have, and one of the most trusted and treasured gifts you can give. Start the little ones in your life on a journey towards a lasting love of God's Word with the beautiful The Beginner's Bible Gift Edition. Millions of children and their parents can't be wrong. The bright and vibrant illustrations throughout and stunning binding of The Beginner's Bible Gift Edition enhance every word, introducing boys and girls to the timeless stories of the Bible in a way they can read, remember, and, most importantly, live out. Kids will enjoy reading the story of Noah's Ark as they see Noah helping the elephant onto the big boat. They will learn about the prophet Jonah as they see him praying inside the fish. They will follow along with the text of Jesus' ministry as they see a man in need of healing lowered down through the roof of a house. Parents, teachers, and pastors, if you're looking for a gift that isn't just beautifully presented but is also a proven, memorable way to introduce children to the beloved stories and parables of Scripture, look no further than The Beginner's Bible Gift Edition. The Beginner's Bible Gift Edition Is the perfect gift for First Communion, baptisms, baby dedications, birthdays, Christmas, and Easter Contains easy-to-read text that has been parent tested and children approved Features bright, full-color illustrations on every page Includes more than 90 memorable Bible stories Is a highly-trusted, highly-recommended addition to the Beginner's Bible brand, with over 25 million products sold Shines with bright foil on the cover

Download or read book Joseph written by F.B. Meyer and published by CLC Publications. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From F.B. Meyer’s outstanding Biblical biographies series of the great men of faith, here is the inspiring story of Joseph. Meyer shows the readers that Joseph’s life serves not only as a compelling example of faith, but also as a striking parallel to the truth revealed in Jesus.

Download or read book Homilies on Genesis written by Saint John Chrysostom and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V. 1. Homilies 1-17.- v. 2. Homilies 18-45.

Download or read book Joseph Jacob S Son written by Love and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story, is intentionally altered to suit the Children's understanding and to meet their expectations pertaining to the story. It teaches young children, how to manage their feelings, emotional and behavioral. Teaching our children humility and respect, to obey and to be kind to others; especially to learn how to forgive will earn them respect and blessed by God starting at a very young age; As to what have occurred in Josephs being, as he became the Governor of Egypt because of his kindness, and forgiving heart. Good moral values will help children with their entire being in their future undertakings. I know that as a parent, we have tried, and we will give our best effort to teach our children respectable standards in order to be a noble person, and a child of God as they develop their existence and walk in the righteousness of His glory. This story, is based on the first book of Moses called Genesis. Deuteronomy 28: 9 The Lord will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He sworn to you, if you keep the Commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His ways. NKJV.~ Love~