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Joseph the Grinder

October 26, 2015October 4, 2015 by Mark McIntyre

In reading about Joseph in Matthew 1 this morning, the term “grinder” is what came to mind. Joseph could be counted on to do the right thing.

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After two whole years . . .

December 17, 2013December 14, 2013 by Mark McIntyre
Two Years

Do you think that Joseph struggled with self pity during that time? Do you think that he questioned himself and his God while lingering in prison? Do you think that Joseph whined to God occasionally? Joseph had gone from favorite son to prisoner through no fault of his own.

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An ordinary guy involved in extraordinary things

July 25, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Joseph's Dream

Joseph as an ordinary guy. Because he did the right thing, he was used by God to accomplish something extraordinary. We have the same opportunity be used by God.

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What Joseph teaches me about Thanksgiving

April 26, 2016November 24, 2011 by Mark McIntyre

Genesis 41 records the story of how how Joseph responded when he was presented to Pharaoh. Even though Joseph was sold out by his brothers and falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, even though he spent years in slavery and prison, even though he had good reason to think that God had abandoned him, Joseph wastes … Read more

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Genesis 50:20 – The Proper Understanding of Evil

July 31, 2012September 10, 2010 by Mark McIntyre
Evil

Joseph learned that even though his brothers were evil toward him, God remained in control and even the evil coudl be used by God for good.

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