by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 3, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
Good morning! Another new day! Genesis Chapter 49. So Jacob is on his deathbed and speaks his final words to each son, each representing one of the 12 tribes of Israel. He speaks either blessing or curse because of the diversity of his sons. Some more evil and some...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 2, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
Good morning. Genesis Chapter 48. We see Jacob blessing Joseph's two sons and putting the greater blessing on the younger son, which did not make sense to Joseph. It makes me think of how God is not limited on who He can use for ministry. He is not bound by...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 1, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
I love being inspired! Thanks for the comments!! Genesis Chapter 47. 1. Joseph was loved and respected by pharaoh. To be a person of integrity and respect for others can certainly result in others treating you extremely well. 2. Joseph collected everything from the...
by Blair Blakeslee | Mar 31, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
Genesis Chapter 46. We continue to see God's hand in all that is happening with Jacob and his family. Even to the point of appearing to Jacob in a vision and saying to him, I am with you don't be afraid. God is always with us. That's a promise in the Bible. He will...
by Blair Blakeslee | Mar 30, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
Genesis Chapter 45. I've read this chapter many times but this time it seemed to hit me differently. It almost seemed like a storybook where everybody lives happily ever after. LOL It is exciting to see how they were brought back together but obviously there are many...
by Blair Blakeslee | Mar 29, 2019 | Daily Bible Challenge
Genesis Chapter 44. I love this account with Joseph and his brothers. Judah gives a bold and courageous speech to Joseph regarding his brother Benjamin and his father Jacob. His words are powerful and heartfelt. Words he would never say to a leader in Egypt but his...