Remember this from Gem 17: Pharoah gave Joseph an Egyptian name Zaphenath – Paneah. The meaning is “Redeemer of the Age“ or “Redeemer of the world”. That is exactly what Joseph was. Christ was also called “Redeemer of the world” by the Samaritans at the …
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Bible Gem 28 – Believing and Knowing (John 2:25-3:1)
Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust in him. But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people. No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in …
Bible Gem 20 – The Bible and the Rock Song (John 1:51)
Before we get to the rock song notice how Nathanael says “Rabbi, You are the Son of God—the King of Israel!” And Jesus responds “. . . the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man.” Jesus mixes the concept of …
Bible Gem 1444 – Ananias and Sapphira – Time to Exegete rather than Eisegete ( Acts 5:1-14)
Example 1 – Barnabas For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to …
Bible Gem 1441 – The Book of Acts: The Church Growth Manual (Acts 4:31-5:14)
After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, …
Bible Gem 1440 – Experiencing that Deep Sense of Awe (Acts 4:31-5:14)
After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not …