Jacob's 11th son, Joseph, is sold by his brothers into slavery and taken to Egypt. He is falsely accused, imprisoned, and seemingly forgotten. Then he rises to power through interpreting dreams including the Pharaoh's. With God's help, Joseph prepares Egypt against future famine. He reconciles with with his family when they arrive seeking food. Joseph invites them to live with him in Egypt, and promises the Israelites that God will bring them out of Egypt back to the Promise Land.

Revelation can be a very misunderstood book. When you properly study it and learn to understand how to read it, it can be very eye-opening and unlock some of the mysteries in the Bible. Join us for a verse-by-verse walk through this exciting book.

The Greek phrase for “stand firm” implies stability, firmness, and strong devotion to something. The Corinthians of old and modern Christians are encouraged to remain committed to Christ and devoted to Him. Several metaphors come into play here. One can think of a tree standing firm against a strong wind, soldiers holding down a fort, or a spouse supporting an ailing partner. To stand fast is to be loyal, faithful, devoted, and unmoving.
When the fight and the enemy is spiritual - how do you stand firm?

Ecclesiastes 8:17 says that no one can discover everything God is doing. This year we want to discover how to bring more honor to the Kingdom of God, discover how to grow more as disciples, and discover how to reach those around us, sharing God's love.