The “Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited” series explores the blessings Jacob gave to his children and their biblical significance. Zebulun prospered in travel and drew people for sacrifices, while Issachar found treasures despite remaining obedient. Jesus’ crucifixion marked the beginning of his eternal kingdom.
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Love to the World || Psalm 97:10 || Manna for the Mind #13
In Day 13 of “Manna for the Mind,” we explore Psalm 97:10, emphasizing aligning with God’s desires, resisting evil, and genuine love for others, while learning from Nebuchadnezzar’s example. Genuine love requires concentration and effort, focusing on those around us.
Judah || Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited #3
The “Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited” series explores Jacob’s blessings to his children. Judah’s blessing signifies royal lineage, connecting to Shiloh and the Messiah. This lineage includes Jesus, fulfilling prophecies and establishing his authority.
Simeon and Levi || Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited #2
Welcome back to the “Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited” series. This series takes another look at the blessings Jacob gave to his children and how those blessings are showcased in the rest of the biblical story. In the last part, we looked at the mistake that cost Reuben his double inheritance as the firstborn. ThisContinueContinue reading “Simeon and Levi || Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited #2”
Embracing God’s Love || Deuteronomy 6:4-5 || Manna for the Mind #11
God’s never-ending love is something that we can take for granted. Let’s talk about how to recognize it’s power and impact and how we can share this with others.
Reuben || Jacob’s Family Tree – Revisited #1
This part delves into the significance of Reuben’s blessing, his tribe’s decline, and the impact of his sinful actions.
The Fall || Tower Defense #2 (FINALE)
God saw their unity and feared their ability to do anything they planned. To prevent this, he confused their language and scattered them. This incident resembles the story of Pentecost in Acts 2, where different languages were spoken but the Holy Spirit allowed everyone to understand.
The Rise || Tower Defense #1
After studying various translations and connecting scriptures, I believe the Tower of Babel narrative illustrates self-centered human ambition that contrasts with divine will. This ambition led to human dispersion that comes full circle through Jesus. I’ll talk about the acts of the Moabites and Edomites, ancient peoples known for their resistance to God’s will.
Catching our Breath || Punishable by God || Week 6 (FINALE)
In our series finale, we’ll talk about the the power of God’s breath and what it means for us to catch our breath.
Thorny Fruits || Punishable by God || Week 5
In Week 5 of our series, we’ll talk about the thorns and thistles that will come when we receive God’s produce. We’ll learn about what kind of fruit we should grow and how it should happen.