Joseph’s brothers have returned to Egypt to buy food. They have brought their youngest brother Benjamin, as the Prime Minister (Joseph) had required. Joseph invited them to lunch as part of his tests of their character. Joseph seated them in birth order, and shocked, they wondered, “How could he know? Is God orchestrating all of…
This morning we continue our study of the life of Joseph. He now is the Prime Minister of Egypt, which is in the grip of a world-wide famine. Joseph’s brothers, with the exception of Benjamin, have come to purchase food. They have no idea what became of Joseph; they assume he’s dead. They are ushered…
Consider the expectations which surrounded a young man from Nazareth. He was introduced as no less than “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). We’re so familiar with the text, but it should take our breath away! Can you imagine? He “takes away the sins of the world”?!…
Dr. Mike Barnett continues teaching and discussing with the congregation during our Cool Summer Nights series “Discovering the Mission of God”. In these interactive sessions Dr. Barnett explores questions concerning God’s heart for this world, evangelism, and our role as the Church in His mission.
Dr. Mike Barnett continues teaching and discussing with the congregation during our Cool Summer Nights series “Discovering the Mission of God”. In these interactive sessions Dr. Barnett explores questions concerning God’s heart for this world, evangelism, and our role as the Church in His mission.
Dr. Mike Barnett continues teaching and discussing with the congregation during our Cool Summer Nights series “Discovering the Mission of God”. In these interactive sessions Dr. Barnett explores questions concerning God’s heart for this world, evangelism, and our role as the Church in His mission.
Meet your prof: Mike Barnett teaches intercultural studies at Columbia International University. He met the Lord while a student athlete. Later, he became a businessman in the Houston steel industry, a mission pastor and church planter in North Texas, served twelve years as a foreign missionary, and now fifteen years in higher education. Auschwitz: 1.3…
Series Summary: While he never did anything that we would normally associate with Biblical greatness—he never performed a miracle, he never slew a giant; he never saw a burning bush. Nevertheless Joseph was a great man. In his life we see a unique and powerful portrait of character and grace. In reviewing his story we…
Series Summary: While he never did anything that we would normally associate with Biblical greatness—he never performed a miracle, he never slew a giant; he never saw a burning bush. Nevertheless Joseph was a great man. In his life we see a unique and powerful portrait of character and grace. In reviewing his story we…
Series Summary: While he never did anything that we would normally associate with Biblical greatness—he never performed a miracle, he never slew a giant; he never saw a burning bush. Nevertheless Joseph was a great man. In his life we see a unique and powerful portrait of character and grace. In reviewing his story we…