In this lesson, Joseph—now Egypt’s governor—faithfully stores vast grain during seven years of plenty, then opens the storehouses as the global famine strikes, becoming a savior to the world and a picture of Christ, the Bread of Life. When his … Continue reading →

After two full years of being forgotten in prison, Joseph is summoned when Pharaoh has two troubling, parallel dreams—each predicting years of plenty followed by famine. In this teaching, we see how Joseph humbly credits God alone for the dream … Continue reading →

Life is full of waiting. The culture we live in is one that doesn’t like to wait— we like instant and fast everything. However, there are many times along our journey through life when God says, “Wait here.” While in … Continue reading →

This study shows how Joseph—sold as a slave to Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh’s guard—prospers and rises to oversee Potiphar’s entire household. When Potiphar’s wife repeatedly tempts him to commit adultery, Joseph refuses and flees, but is falsely accused of assault … Continue reading →

We see in this episode that sometime after Joseph’s dreams, his brothers went to pasture their father’s flocks, but Joseph didn’t go with them. When Jacob sends Joseph to check on them, they mock him as “this dreamer,” strip off … Continue reading →

The life of Joseph was filled with detours, as he experienced many unexpected twists and turns—and stopping, waiting, and starting again. God’s sovereign plan for Joseph’s life twice took him from riches to rags and then rags back to riches. … Continue reading →

You’re sure to be disappointed if you’re looking for perfect pastors or spiritual leaders—there are none. Perfection is not the standard to measure against for anyone in the church, but rather spiritual growth, Christlikeness, and godliness. This episode examines 1 … Continue reading →

Many believers serve the church and work behind the scenes, often performing unappreciated tasks. But any and all service for Christ is essential and none of it goes unnoticed by Him. As the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the … Continue reading →

The lesson dramatically recounts the trap set by scribes and Pharisees in John 8, who drag a woman caught in adultery before Jesus—testing if He will uphold Moses’ law by stoning her. Jesus stoops twice to write silently in the … Continue reading →

In Colossians 3:10-14, the Apostle Paul shifts from instructing believers in verses 5-9 to “put off the old man with his deeds” (anger, wrath, malice, filthy talk) and to “put on the new man.” This episode demonstrates that we do … Continue reading →