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Two years had gone by, and Joseph was still in prison (v. 1). Then one day Pharaoh had two dreams that caused him great distress (vv. 2-7). He dreamed that he was standing by the Nile River, and he saw seven fat healthy cows coming up out of the water (vv. 1-2). They ate grass in a field. Then …

In this passage we find three parables. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Jesus used several parables drawn from everyday life to illustrate the principles He was teaching:The Eye and its Focus (vv. 39-42) – Discernment is the key as we tend to judge.To s …

This section of the Song of Solomon deals with the growth of the couple’s marriage. This does not mean, however, that they did not encounter any problems in their relationship. A little while after their marriage, the problem of indifference crept in. This problem is introduced by her …

David starts off by asking a question. What qualifications are there for service in the tabernacle (v. 1)? The answer to this question is found in the remaining verses as he gives us 8 standards of leadership. This psalm has been referred to as David’s "sermon on the mount.” Many scholars …

Paul could go through what he did because he knew that it was not in vain; he knew that it was to bring others to Christ. When a man has the conviction that what is happening to him is happening literally for Christ’s sake, he can face anything. Paul was a brilliant and well- educated man; yet he …

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamos and was noted for its wool and dye industry. This city is first mentioned in connection with Paul’s missionary journeys. His first convert was a woman of this city by the name of Lydia who was a seller of purple. Though much …

This chapter portrays the maturing of the couple’s marriage. Solomon continues his praise of her beauty by describing ten of her features: 1. How beautiful are thy feet (v. 1) …

Eliphaz made three serious accusations against Job. Job is a sinner (vv. 1-11). He accuses Job of the sin of pride (vv. 1- 5). He accuses Job of covetousness (v. 6). He accuses Job of lack of mercy and compassion (vv. 7-9). He says Job is suffering great trials because of his many sins…

A man came to Jesus who was covered with leprosy (v. 12). Leprosy was a feared disease because there was no known cure for it. It had a similar emotional impact and terror associated with it that AIDS does today. The symptoms ranged from white patches on the skin, to running …

These final verses in chapter 28 speak of (1) the siege (vv. 49-57) and (2) the exile (vv. 58-68). It says that “a nation from far” comes to bring judgment to Israel (v. 49). It doesn’t say who that nation was. Some commentaries say it was the Babylonians and others say it was the Romans…