by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The book of Exodus tells the story of God’s historical and dramatic deliverance of His people, and of the man God uniquely prepared and used in His redemptive story. Moses was born a Jew, adopted into Egyptian royalty, and educated as an Egyptian prince. At age 40, he...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
The book of Exodus opens where Genesis closed: the sons of Jacob are living in Egypt, in the region of Goshen. Long forgotten is the Joseph story and the benevolence of Pharoah. The descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are an enslaved people, living under an order...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Jan 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Summary of Exodus 1-20 The book of Exodus begins where Genesis ended, with the descendants of Abraham living in Egypt. The book opens with an ominous word: “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.” (1:8) It was the beginning of a dark...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
One thought on Genesis 38 may be, “why is this in God’s Word”? Genesis 38 is a grimy and revolting story that should be rated MA (mature audience). But is this ancient Near Eastern story that far removed from our world? Tragically, sexual sin and abuse, lies,...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you are following the Bible reading plan, you will be finishing the gospel of Mark. Several years ago, I was traveling from Fort Myers, Fl. to Statesville to visit my mother. Twice on the 12-hour trip, I listened to the gospel of Mark from beginning to end. It was...
