This week we’ll take a look at Jesus’ human genealogy and His divine genealogy. Jesus’ human genealogy shows He had a legal right to Abraham’s (spiritual) inheritance. Jesus’ genealogy listed in Matthew includes five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s wife
Welcome to our study of Matthew! This introduction to the book actually starts with introductions to the entire Bible and the four gospels. The Bible is made up of 66 books written by more than 40 writers. Yet it contains one
A new year of BSF has sneaked up on me! This year, we will study the book of Matthew. And once again, each Tuesday I will provide weekly summaries about the lessons. The first one will be available tomorrow. In
Is it just me, or was this a fast BSF year? :o) Here’s a summary of the things I learned in Genesis this year: What I learned in my personal study God uses sinful, ordinary people to complete His plans
Here we are at the end of the book of Genesis. This final lesson focuses on fear. Joseph faced the fear and grief of losing his father. And Joseph’s brothers feared retaliation from Joseph after Jacob died. After Jacob dies, Joseph weeps.
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost done with our year in Genesis! Just two more weeks left. This week, we see Jacob giving his final instructions to his sons when he is just breaths away from death. These are
Jacob is a great example of growing toward spiritual maturity. He shows us how to finish our earthly lives well. He didn’t reach spiritual maturity without work, suffering, trials or prayer. But it’s clear that he saw many of God’s
Last Tuesday, we left our lesson with Joseph in prison, waiting for the cupbearer to remember him to Pharaoh. This week, we see Joseph finally seeing God’s plans come to fruition. Joseph had to wait 20 years (13 years in
I’m always amazed at how God worked through so many trials in Joseph’s life. He really brings Romans 8:28 to life: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been
I’m back, after a much-needed spring break! While I enjoyed the break, I definitely was glad to get back in the BSF routine last night. The focus of the rest of this year’s study will be on Jacob’s favored son, Joseph.