God Speaks In the Midst of Bondage the LORD Promises Deliverance Verse of the Day: [What The LORD God said to the Israelites in Egypt He says to anyone under any kind of bondage who will believe.] “Therefore, say to… Read moreExodus 4-6

God Speaks Israelites Enslaved in Egypt; Moses’ Birth and Early Life; Moses Called By God Verse of the Day:  [God cares when His people are in distress–the Israelites in slavery in Egypt, for example.] “God heard their groaning and He… Read moreExodus 1-3

God Speaks Jacob Blesses Joseph’s and His Own Sons; First Jacob then Joseph Dies Verse of the Day: [Joseph demonstrated his forgiveness of his brothers and his understanding of God by saying,] “‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place… Read moreGenesis 48-50

God Speaks Jacob/Israel and His Family Move to Egypt Verse of the Day: [When we are faced with a major move in our lives may we meet with God and have Him reassure us as He did Jacob.] “I am… Read moreGenesis 46-47

God Speaks Egyptian Official Joseph Tests His Brothers’ Character Verse of the Day: [Joseph came to understand God’s purpose in his suffering.] “. . . because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. . . . to… Read moreGenesis 43-45

God Speaks Pharoah’s Dreams and Interpretation; Joseph and His Brothers Verse of the Day: [May people around Christ-followers be able to say,] “Can we find anyone like this [person], one in whom is the Spirit of God?” (Genesis 41:38 NIV… Read moreGenesis 41-42

God Speaks Judah, Sons Behave Badly; Joseph Behaves Righteously While Enslaved Verse of the Day: [As a slave and as a prisoner, Joseph asked two questions that reveal his devotion to God.] “How then could I do such a wicked… Read moreGenesis 38-40

God Speaks Jacob/Israel’s Obedience and Worship, 2 Deaths, the Descendants of Esau, Joseph Aggravates Brothers Verse of the Day: [May we all obey God as Jacob did.] “Then God said to Jacob, ‘Go up to Bethel and settle there, and… Read moreGenesis 35-37

God Speaks Jacob Wrestles with God, Reconnects with Esau and Daughter Dinah Is Defiled Verse of the Day: [May we follow Jacob’s pattern for prayer.] “I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. …. Read moreGenesis 32-34

God Speaks Troubling Family Life, Working for Your In-Laws, Parting Company  Verse of the Day: [When dealing with difficult people and situations may we defer to the LORD God as Jacob did here.] “If the God of my father, the… Read moreGenesis 30-31