We are all familiar with the biblical account of Joseph, favored son of Jacob, right? Joseph’s is a story of God’s divine intervention in the most unlikely of circumstances, a story of redeeming the lost years of our lives, and of the beauty of forgiveness. And, it is also a story about a remarkable, God-blessed family who, well, was more than a little messy – and messed up! The 12 sons of Jacob had their struggles and their sins, that’s for sure. The chosen ones of God, selected to be the forefathers of the mighty nation of Israel, were a very broken selection of people. And yet, God worked a beautiful story of redemption from their lives. For me, that was the most precious takeaway from this amazing Bible study by Erin Davis…. Yes, it is a study about Joseph, but it’s also a closer look at the character of our good God. Continue reading
Israelites
Intriguing Premise, Disappointing Details
The Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, as told through the eyes of a young Egyptian girl… Truly, Biblical Fiction doesn’t get any more unique than this! “Counted with the Stars”, the first book in the “Out from Egypt” series, was written by Connilyn Cossette and published by Bethany House in the spring of 2016. As you step into the pages of the story, be prepared to witness the historic plagues of Exodus, and the fascinating culture of Ancient Egypt, as never before. Continue reading
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