BibleGateway: Exodus 2:1-10 ESV Text: Exodus 2:1-10 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:34      1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife… Joseph’s generation was long dead but the Israelites needed help again, so God was preparing another man who would lead them to safety.

BibleGateway: Luke 15:11-32 ESV Text: Luke 15:11-32 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:10 and ends at about 4:4      11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of… The Shepherd died for sheep who loved to wander. Let’s return to Him when we find ourselves straying.

BibleGateway: Luke 14:25-35 ESV Text: Luke 14:25-35 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:8 and ends at about 4:31 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,… Can we expect that being a true follower of Christ will be easy? Just the opposite. It is very difficult to deny the desires of our sinful natures and give up the ways of the world.

BibleGateway: Psalm 39 ESV Text: Psalm 39 KJV Text: KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 39:      1 To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my… David was frustrated with life’s trials and bemoaned the foolishness of mans ways, yet He looked to the Lord to relieve His burdens.

BibleGateway: Luke 13:1-9 ESV Text: Luke 13:1-9 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:14      1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose… How important is repentance? Without it, there is no difference between an unbeliever and believer.

BibleGateway: Luke 12:49-53 ESV Text: Luke 12:49-53 KJV Text: The section starts at about 6:17 and ends at about 7:1 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if… There are times when following Jesus may set you against friends and family who are not following Him. This happens. Stay the course and stay with Him!

BibleGateway: Psalm 38 ESV Text: Psalm 38 KJV Text: KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 38:      1 A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me… When we are troubled by our sins, the answer is not to ignore our nagging consciences, but to confess our guilt to the Lord and find comfort in Him.

BibleGateway: Genesis 47:13-27 ESV Text: Genesis 47:13-27 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:43 and ends at about 4:35      13 And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very… Through Joseph, the Lord extended many a person’s time of grace. Would that some Egyptians were brought to faith in the Lord during that time!

BibleGateway: Genesis 45:1-11 ESV Text: Genesis 45:1-11 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:46      1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and… It took some time for Joseph to see, but God’s designs in his life were now clear to him. It can take some time for God’s purposes in our lives to become clear to us too.

BibleGateway: John 10:22-39 ESV Text: John 10:22-39 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:32 and ends at about 4:31      22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.… Some today insist that Jesus never claimed to be God, but when He said, “I and the Father are one,” the Jews knew exactly what He was claiming.