Guilt
The Brothers Return Home to Jacob
Date: April 7, 2021
Passage: Genesis 42:21–38
The brother’s predicament caused them to discuss their guilt concerning Joseph (vv. 21-22), not realizing that he could understand them because he had been speaking to them through an interpreter (v. 23). They concurred that this was a punishment for the way they had treated Joseph …
The People Make a Golden Calf to Worship
Date: March 7, 2021
Passage: Exodus 32:1–10
Even though the Israelites had seen the invisible God in action, they still wanted the familiar gods they could see and shape into whatever image they desired (vv. 1-10). It was not long after the Israelites had agreed to be the Lord’s covenant people that they asked Aaron …