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Welcome to the CJC Weekly Bible Study where the CJC stands for "Complete Jesus Christ." If your understanding of Jesus is based only on teachings from the New Testament, then your understanding is INCOMPLETE. Regarding what we often call the Old Testament, these are the very Scriptures that Jesus sa…

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    139 CJC WBS - Genesis 44:1-14 - Joseph's Sting Operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 40:26


    "Joseph's Sting Operation." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 44:1-14 as its main text. It has been twenty-two years since Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. Have they changed in that time? Today, we will find out!

    138 CJC WBS - Genesis 43:26-34 - A Series of Shocking Events (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 34:31


    "A Series of Shocking Events (Part 2)." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:26-34 as its main text. The famine rages on, Jacob finally agrees to let the boys take Benjamin back to Egypt for more grain, and the boys must be shocked by what transpires at the Egyptian official's house.

    137 CJC WBS - Genesis 43:16-25 - A Series of Shocking Events (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 29:40


    "A Series of Shocking Events (Part 1)." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:16-25 as its main text. The famine rages on, Jacob finally agrees to let the boys take Benjamin back to Egypt for more grain, and the boys are afraid as they stand on the threshold of the unknown at the official's house. So much of what happens is so unexpected that it is shocking.

    CJC WBS 136 - Genesis 43:1-15 - Jacob Surrenders Benjamin to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 41:41


    "Jacob Surrenders Benjamin to God." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:1-15 as its main text. To save his family from the famine, Jacob needs grain from Egypt. But he cannot send his older sons back to Egypt unless he is willing to let them take his youngest son Benjamin. He holds out until he has no other choice, and finally surrenders Benjamin to God's care.

    CJC WBS 135 - Genesis 42:25-38 - Overwhelmed by Circumstances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 33:08


    "Overwhelmed by Circumstances." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:25-38 as its main text. Upon hearing his sons' troubling report after their return from Egypt, Jacob is overwhelmed by his circumstances.

    CJC WBS 134 - Genesis 42:9b-24 - Joseph Interrogates His Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 36:55


    "Joseph Interrogates His Brothers." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:9b-24 as its main text. Joseph's brothers have come down to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph recognizes them and notices that Benjamin is not present. He interrogates his brothers and ultimately imprisons them as he works out a way to test the honesty of the men as well as see his younger brother Benjamin again.

    CJC WBS 133 - Genesis 42:1-9a - Joseph's Brothers Bow Before Him

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 34:58


    "Joseph's Brothers Bow Before Him." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:1-9a as its main text. It has been twenty years since Joseph was sold by his brothers as a slave, and now here they are, bowing before him just as he had dreamed so long ago! Surely Joseph sees that the hand of God has been on his life all along!

    CJC WBS 132 - Genesis 41:40-57 - Joseph is Promoted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 42:24


    "Joseph is Promoted." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:40-57 as its main text. After thirteen years in Egypt (with many of those spent in misery), Joseph is promoted to a position of authority over the land. How quickly God can elevate the humble!

    CJC WBS 131 - Genesis 41:37-39 - The Spirit of God in Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 42:19


    "The Spirit of God in Joseph." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:37-39 as its main text. Here, for the first time in the Bible, we're introduced to the idea of the Spirit of God being in a person. We take a quick tour from Genesis to Revelation touching on some of the highlights of the activity of the Spirit of God in the lives of believers.

    CJC WBS 130 - Genesis 41:15-36 - Joseph Interprets The King's Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 34:22


    "Joseph Interprets The King's Dreams." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:15-36 as its main text. Pharaoh, the king of the land and thought by many to be a god, has some crazy dreams that even his own dream-interpreters can't interpret. But God gives Joseph the interpretation, and Joseph additionally gives the king some advice.

    CJC WBS 129 - Genesis 41:1-14 - Joseph Is Summoned by the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 35:29


    "Joseph Is Summoned by the King." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:1-14 as its main text. Pharaoh, the king of the land and thought by many to be a god, has some crazy dreams that even his own dream-interpreters can't interpret. Joseph is summoned, cleaned up, and brought from the prison to the palace. And we smile as we realize that God worked out all of the details to make this happen.

    CJC WBS 128 - Genesis 40:8b-23 - Joseph Interprets Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 37:44


    "Joseph Interprets Dreams." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 40:8-23 as its main text. God allows Joseph to interpret the dreams of Pharoah's officials. The prophecies come true at the exact time predicted. This is amazing! Yet, at the same time, this is pretty normal in the Bible! God can reveal His plan through dreams, but dreams fade. Wouldn't you rather have God communicate to you in written form rather than in a dream that fades? Oh, wait! He has! In His Word... which we call the Bible! How thoughtful of Him to communicate His love, His plan, His nature and character to us in the Bible!

    CJC WBS 127 - Genesis 39:22-40:8a - Joseph In Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 27:47


    "Joseph In Prison." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:22-40:8a as its main text. Joseph chose to honor God by resisting temptation and now he's in prison. Doesn't God care? Yes, He does! Don't let your circumstances blind you to God's goodness! Today's lesson contains seven different "Seeds of Application."

    CJC WBS 126 - Genesis 39:7-21 - Potiphar's Lustful Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 36:41


    "Potiphar's Lustful Wife." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:7-21 as its main text. Sometimes temptation comes subtly. And then there are other times when (as we'll see today) temptation reaches out and grabs hold of you! But God promises to provide a way of escape.

    CJC WBS 125 - Genesis 39:1-6 - Joseph Arrives in Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 32:38


    "Joseph Arrives In Egypt." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:1-6 as its main text. Here we rejoin Joseph as he enters Egypt as a slave. We might expect him to be depressed and bitter, but God is with Him and blesses Him.

    CJC WBS 124 - Genesis 38:13-30 - Judah, Tamar and our Sovereign God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 33:11


    "Judah, Tamar and our Sovereign God." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 38:13-30 as its main text. Here's another twisted situation for our consideration, which ultimately shows that God is Sovereign over the affairs of men (and women)!

    CJC WBS 123 - Genesis 38:1-12 - It's Not About Masterbation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 36:58


    "It's Not About Masterbation." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 38:1-12 as its main text. Seriously? Did he just say that? Can you say that in a Bible Study? Yes, I did, and yes, I can! In today's episode, we find ourselves in a strange passage that seems to be about masterbation.

    CJC WBS 122 - Genesis 37:12-35 - The Favorite Son Is Enslaved

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 42:42


    "The Favorite Son Is Enslaved." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 37:12-35 as its main text. In today's episode, we watch in horror as the older sons of Jacob plot to kill (but ultimately sell) their younger brother Joseph as a slave.

    CJC WBS 121 - Genesis 37:1-11 - The Dreamer in the Fancy Coat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 43:53


    "The Dreamer in the Fancy Coat." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 37:1-11 as its main text. In today's episode, we cringe as we witness Joseph's brothers grow in their hatred of him as Jacob's favorite son.

    CJC WBS 120 - Genesis 36:1-43 - Dismissing Esau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 35:10


    "Dismissing Esau." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 36 as its main text. In today's episode, we cover an entire chapter of material, and it's mostly hard-to-pronounce names! But in the midst of the tediousness, we find some puzzle pieces which seem to give us a clearer picture of some of the people and places that figure prominently in our broader study of God's Word.

    CJC WBS 119 - Genesis 35:22b-29 - Celebration of Life for Isaac

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 47:24


    "Celebration of Life for Isaac." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:22b-29 as its main text. In today's episode, we attend a Celebration of Life service for Isaac, one of the great Old Testament patriarchs. Join us as we listen to three significant figures tell of significant experiences in Isaac's life.

    CJC WBS 118 - Genesis 35:16-22a - Benjamin's Birth and Rachel's Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 35:09


    "Benjamin's Birth and Rachel's Death." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:16-22a as its main text. In today's episode, we rejoice with Rachel as she gives birth to her second son! Yet our rejoicing is cut short as we mourn with Israel over his beloved Rachel who dies immediately after giving birth.

    CJC WBS 117 - Genesis 35:5-15 - The Drink Offering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 39:40


    "The Drink Offering." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:5-15 as its main text. In today's episode, we have a study (on the drink offering) within a study (in our current passage in Genesis). By the end, you'll be blessed, inspired, and challenged in your life with God.

    CJC WBS 116 - Genesis 35:1-4 - Get Rid Of Your Old gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 31:22


    "Get Rid Of Your Old gods." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:1-4 as its main text. In today's episode, we are confronted with how modern and relevant this ancient scene of getting rid of the competing gods in our lives can be. We're also challenged to do the same in our lives as Jacob did in his.

    CJC WBS 115 - Genesis 34:13-31 - Deceit Cloaked in Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 30:11


    "Deceit Cloaked in Religion." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 34:13-31 as its main text. Join us today as we look at one of the darkest, most tragic, most heinous stories in the Book of Genesis.

    CJC WBS 114 - Genesis 34:1-12 - The Story of the Prodigal Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 39:40


    "The Story of the Prodigal Daughter." That's the title of today's episode which has Genesis 34:1-12 as its main text. In today's tragic story, Jacob's daughter Dinah wants to see what life is like outside of the life she has experienced at home... with tragic results.

    CJC WBS 113 - Genesis 33:12-20 - Israel Returns to the Promised Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 33:29


    “Israel Returns to the Promised Land.” That is the title of today’s episode which has Genesis 33:12-20 as its main text. In today’s episode, Jacob (also known as Israel), finally (after several decades) makes it back to the Land promised to his family by God.

    CJC WBS 112 - Genesis 33:1-11 - Jacob Reunites With Esau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 38:23


    "Jacob Reunites With Esau." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 33:1-11 as its main text. In today's study, we watch the efforts taken toward reconciliation, and we're challenged to take the first step in repairing broken relationships in our own lives.

    CJC WBS 111 - Genesis 32:22-32 - A Wrestling Match For The Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 37:09


    "A Wrestling Match For The Ages." That's the title of today's episode which has Genesis 32:22-32 as its main text. In today's episode, Jacob is alone in the night when he ends up finding himself in a wrestling match with an unnamed attacker until daybreak!

    CJC WBS 110 - Genesis 32:13-21 - Restoration Requires Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 30:42


    "Restoration Requires Sacrifice." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 32:13-21 as its main text. In today's episode, we watch the process of restoration of the relationship between Jacob and his brother Esau, and we come up with five practical steps toward reconciliation for our own broken relationships.

    CJC WBS 109 - Genesis 32:1-13a - Esau is Coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 36:11


    "Esau is Coming!" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 32:1-13a as its main text. In today's episode, we see that though Jacob has matured in his faith, he is still susceptible to falling into fear. And aren't we the same?

    CJC WBS 108 - Genesis 31:44-55 - Jacob's Covenant With Laban

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 30:35


    "Jacob's Covenant With Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:44-55 as its main text. In today's episode, we're challenged to commemorate God's work in our lives thus far, to get help in separating ourselves from our troubles, and we're reminded that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

    CJC WBS 107 - Genesis 31:36-43 - Jacob's Clash With Laban

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 36:15


    "Jacob's Clash With Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:36-43 as its main text. In today's episode, twenty years of Jacob's pent-up anger bursts forth! We hear his testimony of his having had a good worth ethic and of having been a good shepherd. And, of course, we find challenges and encouragement for ourselves in this clash.

    CJC WBS 106 - Genesis 31:24-35 - God Protects Jacob from Laban

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 37:18


    "God Protects Jacob from Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:24-35 as its main text. In today's episode, Laban has in mind to harm Jacob. But God warns Laban to not even speak to Jacob negatively. In contrast to the One True God who issued this warning to him, Laban can't seem to find his little, impotent gods hidden in a saddlebag being sat upon by Rachel.

    CJC WBS 105 - Genesis 31:14-23 - Jacob Sneaks Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 30:17


    "Jacob Sneaks Away." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:14-23 as its main text. In today's episode, Laban is away on business so Jacob and his wives plan to leave while Laban is gone. In their preparations, Jacob's beloved wife Rachel secretly steals Laban's household idols, not realizing that her indiscretion may cost her her life.

    CJC WBS 104 - Genesis 30:43-31:13 - Jacob's Disfavor Grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 39:57


    "Jacob's Disfavor Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:3-31:13 as its main text. In today's episode, we see that Laban and his sons no longer look upon Jacob with favor. This change of circumstances, as well as a vision from the Lord, convince Jacob that the time has come for him to return to Canaan.

    CJC WBS 103 - Genesis 30:25-42 - Jacob's Estate Grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 33:35


    "Jacob's Estate Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:25-42 as its main text. In this episode, we scratch our heads as we look at the methods which are used by Jacob to increase his wealth. "That can't possibly work," we tell ourselves! We're reminded that just because we may feel like we're using cutting-edge science today, we may find our methods discredited tomorrow... and that science doesn't have it all figured out.

    CJC WBS 102 - Genesis 30:14-24 - Jacob's Family Grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 40:59


    "Jacob's Family Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:14-24 as its main text. In this episode, Rachel and Leah worked hard in their competition for preeminence as best wife and mother. Leah clearly has an advantage due to her many sons. But this passage ends with Rachel finally able to conceive and bear a son.

    CJC WBS 101 - Genesis 29:31-30:13 - Jacob Starts A Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 31:24


    "Jacob Starts A Family" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:31-30:13 as its main text. In this episode, Jacob begins to have sons born to him, but they're born out of sibling rivalry between his two wives, Rachel and Leah.

    CJC WBS 100 - Genesis 29:27-30 - When Is Divorce An Option?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 40:14


    "When Is Divorce An Option?" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:27-30 as its main text. Jacob has been tricked into marrying the older, less-desirable sister of the woman of his dreams. What were Jacob's options at this point? Was divorce an option? When is divorce an option? Join us as we look at passages from Genesis and Revelation, and several points in between.

    CJC WBS 099 - Genesis 29:15-26 - Jacob Gets Tricked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 23:21


    "Jacob Gets Tricked!" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:15-26 as its main text. In today's episode, Jacob agrees to work for seven years for permission to marry Rachel. But on the morning after the wedding, he gets quite a surprise!

    CJC WBS 098 - Genesis 29:1-14 - Jacob Meets Rachel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 30:19


    "Jacob Meets Rachel." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:1-14 as its main passage. In last week's episode, God promised that He would be with Jacob. In this week's episode, we see (once again!) evidence that God keeps His promises.

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