Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
Since Joseph wanted to divorce Mary in Matthew 1:19 yet they were already betrothed, does that mean he did not trust her?
Matthew 1:19 NIV "Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[a] did not want to expose her to …
Genesis 43:7
They replied, “The man questioned us carefully about ourselves and our kindred, saying, ‘Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?’
When were these questions asked? I didn’t come across these questions in Gene…
There only seem to be three options I’ve heard or seem possible:
Adultery (Post-marriage)
Fornication (Pre-marriage)
He knew the child was born of the Holy Spirit and want to remove himself from the relationship because he though he was u…
When Jesus was “presented” in Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph, the sacrifice made was “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons”:
Luke 2: 22 When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought …
While Joseph’s brothers plotted against him, was Benjamin a part?
Here’s the story, from Genesis 37:18-36 (NKJV):
18 When Joseph’s brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him…
If there was a Biblical change of day when Jesus sat and ate the Passover, and there was a change of day when Joseph came to the cross (the first time), this would show major differences between what tradition and Scripture say about the c…
I’m trying to understand Joseph’s approach to Pilate. Mark and Matthew appear to be describing his approach in different ways. Did he ask boldly or did he beg for Jesus’ body?
Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, whi…
Come with us on a journey through Joseph’s story and grapple with the question if Joseph’s story is actually about Joseph. Maybe the narrative addresses the transformation in several of Jacob’s sons. And what roles do Tamar and Asenath play?R…
In Genesis 43:34, we learn that Benjamin was served five times as much food as his brothers were.
Later, in Gen. 45:22, we read that Joseph, instead of giving Benjamin "a change" of clothes, as he did his other brothers, gave him…
Genesis 35:16-18 NIV
16 Then they moved on from Bethel. While they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth and had great difficulty. 17 And as she was having great difficulty in childbirth, the midwife said to her…
And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a
flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in
them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the
house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoke…