Letting God do the fighting

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And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand.” – Joshua 6:2 Joshua was considered a mighty warrior by the people of Israel, by the men he commanded, and by … Read More

Strength in the Lord

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 Have you ever … Read More

The glory of God

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Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin.” – Exodus 20:20 God had just … Read More

Watching God work

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And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see … Read More

The blood of the Lamb

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Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and select lambs for yourselves according to your clans, and kill the Passover lamb.” – Exodus 12:21 The Angel of Death was … Read More

You have all you need

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But [Moses] said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.” – Exodus 4:13 In Exodus 3, we find Moses at the burning bush. When God begins to tell Moses who He, God is, Moses hides … Read More

Joseph: Showing the face of God

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But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?” – Genesis 50:19 We see in Genesis chapter 42 that the famine which Joseph predicted had become severe, and … Read More

Joseph: Trust defeats intimidation

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Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they quickly brought him out of the pit. And when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came in before Pharaoh. – Genesis 41:14 Joseph’s life … Read More

Jacob: Seeing the face of God

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Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you … Read More

Jacob: Wrestling with uncertainty

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So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” – Genesis 32:30 This encounter with God profoundly changed Jacob. … Read More