Podcasts about god genesis

Genesis - Contending with God - Genesis 18 Nicholas Crampton

In our current generation, we face the unclean froglike teachings such as: Critical Pedagogy, Postcolonial Theory, Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory. We need to stand apart from these, be uplifted and guided from the principles found in the Bible. Then we will “keep our garments” and be ready for Jesus' return. A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, found this final instalment of the Watchman Report to be an outstanding and wonderfully revealing exposition of the spiritual battle raging for our minds. This thought-provoking and insightful presentation cuts through the noise of modern culture, exposing how the “frog‑like spirits” of Western Marxism and critical theory are reshaping society, education, and even our understanding of truth. Using the sword of the Spirit – our Bibles – we are called to watch, to fight, and to stand firm until our Lord returns. If you're seeking clarity in a confused world, this video is a must‑watch.**Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – The Battle for Our Minds 01:00 – The Sixth Vial and Christ's Message 01:54 – Frog‑like Spirits: A Challenge for Believers 02:50 – Western Marxism and Antonio Gramsci 04:30 – The War of Position: Redefining “Normal” 05:39 – Civil Society as the Battleground 06:12 – All Education is Political 07:35 – Critical Pedagogy 08:55 – Postcolonial Theory 10:53 – Critical Race Theory 12:31 – Queer Theory 13:36 – Fighting with the Sword of the Spirit 15:04 – The Blessing of Watching 16:10 – Conclusion and Call to Action**Bible Verse Category**

Presented by Lauren Stibgen From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought to not be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water (James 3:10-12). These verses in James 3 can apply to all the words we speak. Have you excused your words about politics and think they don't matter? Have you shared something on social media that is less than pleasant or something that incites a heated discussion? What about name calling and labeling of people? Your words can be an indication that politics have become an idol. While you may not be doing this at work, your personal life is far less hidden than it was in the past with the pervasive online presence most people have. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus calls us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. This includes candidates and members of an opposing political view. With fellow believers the conversations become even more divisive as we start to judge someone's level of justification and commitment to their faith based on who they voted for. You have heard this before. So and so cannot be saved if they voted for X. Only God can judge the intentions of someone. We cannot and should not. And God's Word reminds us not to judge, or we will be judged in return (Matthew 7:1-2). How can you self-examine first? How can you remove the log in your own eye before you look at the speck in your brother's (Matthew 7:3-5)? Believer or not, those that are on the opposing side of your views are also made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Jesus calls us to love our enemies. This includes candidates and members of an opposing political view. Think about those around you at work who are believers in Jesus. Would your words reflect your calling as an ambassador of Christ? Remember, our ultimate goal is to make disciples—not of candidates but of Christ! What can we do instead? Remembering sometimes the most peaceful thing we can do is be silent and let God fight our battles. We can pray for those who persecute us. We can choose to see the best in others.

Pray for One Another in Our Race Issues and Go Make a Difference in Our Communities; Jesus Followers Are Here for Times Like This MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will NOT be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. Rather, the deep change, which we all need, will only be through a spiritual awakening. This spiritual awakening will come only from repentance – the turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed us here for such a time as this.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.                                                                        Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Evil Ways. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Goodness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 3: Trinity; Jesus, the Christ” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

You might think, “Retiring age na ako, may magagawa pa ba ako?” Oo naman! Abraham was 75 years old when he moved, along with his family, to Haran in obedience to God (Genesis 12:4), lived long, and died at a good old age serving God (Genesis 25:7–8). Moses was 80 years old when he was called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Our College Director, Cam Tovias, continued our Encounter series this Sunday and looked at the story of Jacob Wrestling with God. As we read through this story we see Jacob refused to let go until he received a blessing. We are encouraged to cling to God when life is difficult, uncertain, or painful. God often does some of His deepest work in us through seasons of wrestling, shaping our identity and teaching us to wrestle with Him. Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live.

Preached during Joyful Hour Sunday Service - Elder Damilare Oladimeji

Scripture: Genesis 33+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our fear+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our relationships+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our priorities

Are You Right with God - Genesis 15:1-6 Pastor Joseph Jo 

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

In Our Race Issues, Pray for One Another and Make a Difference Through Repentance and Reconciliation; Jesus Followers Are Placed Here for These Times MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will not be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. The deep change, which we all need, will only be through revival that comes from repentance – turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. We do not have just a “skin problem”, we have a “sin problem”. As Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas Texas recently said: “The evangelical church needs to speak up where it has been silent on injustice and racism. The biggest problem, in the culture today, is the failure of the church. We would not even have a racial crisis in America if the church had not consistently failed to deal with racism as the severe sin it is. But because the church has historically ignored and downplayed it {racial crisis}, the issue still exists. Where the church is called to set an example, we have cowered.”. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  Any hostility between brothers and sisters in Christ is an affront to God and damages our souls and the “blessed community” so many of us seek. You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed you and me here for such a time as this.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I can relate to the Israelites in the desert and their desire to return to what is predictable — even if it is miserable. Change is hard. Grant me the courage of Moses to walk the delicate balance of being still and moving on to the new life in Christ that you have for me. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 72). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 2: Trinity; Our Father” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sermon for the Midweek of Trinity Wednesday, 3 June A+D 2026 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Scripture: Genesis 32Is there more to life than this?"Why do I have three Super Bowl rings, and still think there's something greater out there for me? ... I mean this can't be what it's all cracked up to be. I mean I've done it. I'm 27. And what else is there for me?" - Tom BradyGenesis 32:4Genesis 32:11-12 Genesis 32:24-25Genesis 32:28Genesis 32:30Genesis 32:11 Genesis 32:20+ Jacob fears being in the hands of his brother, but he finds himself in the hands of God.+ Jacob fears seeing his brother's face, but he finds himself face to face with God.2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 8:9 + Jacob fears being rejected by Esau but finds himself accepted by God.Romans 8:1

What if work was never the thing to survive on the way to your real life — but the very medium through which you offer yourself to God?In the finale of our "Get(ing) Out of Work" series we consider a few of the ancient, yet ever new, practices that the church has used to help God's people stay in step with the Spirit during the daily rhythms of work and rest, rest and work. Drawing on Irenaeus and Hans Urs von Balthasar, the message recovers an old picture of the human being: not merely shaped clay, body and soul, but body and soul and spirit together — the complete person, bearing not just the image but the likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). To be spiritual is "by definition to be moved by the Spirit of the Logos," Christ our Beginning, our Salvation, our End.This reframes work entirely. With Dorothy Sayers, work is "not primarily a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do… the medium in which one offers oneself to God." We do not offer our work to God; following Paul in Romans 12, we offer our whole selves — as a living sacrifice — through it. So we stop striving to get out of work the identity, prosperity, and purpose it was never meant to supply, and instead receive from it the life we're made for: the good work God "got ready for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10).Then the practical question: how? The answer is ancient and unglamorous — habits. As Annie Dillard wrote, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives… A schedule defends from chaos and whim. They are a net for catching days." Three habits to structure an ordinary day:Enter the day with the Lord's Prayer for Work — before the phone, before the lunches, perhaps before you're out of bed: "I give my whole self to you through the work you have given me this day."Recollect yourself midday with a centering prayer from Psalm 139 — breathing in, "I am…"; breathing out, "…still with you."Exit the day through the Examen — asking the Spirit where your work was out of step with Jesus, where it was in rhythm, and letting him lead you into rest.How we start matters. How we stay centered matters. And how we exit our labors into the rest of the night, made new, matters just as much.Reflection: Where was your work out of step with Jesus today, and where was it in rhythm with him?Scripture: Acts 2:1-3, 38-39 · Psalm 104:23-30 · Genesis 1:26 · Romans 12:1 · Ephesians 2:9-10 · 1 Thessalonians 5:23Voices/Quotes: Annie Dillard, The Writing Life · Dorothy Sayers · Tom Nelson, Work Matters · Irenaeus of Lyons · Hans Urs von BalthasarChrist City Church is a small faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas. We gather Sundays at 10:10 AM at 642 Brookhurst Dr., Dallas, TX 75218, in the chapel @ LHB.

Speaker: Pastor Jo Scripture Referenced: Genesis 14, 15. Philippians 3:18-19. Psalms 3:1-6. Galatians 3:13-14. Ephesians 1:13-14.

Messages to apply to your everyday life and situations. We hope your life is encouraged and blessed by these messages.

Messages to apply to your everyday life and situations. We hope your life is encouraged and blessed by these messages.

Welcome back to the Tyndale House podcast series on Genesis 1 – 9.In episodes 1 and 2, we opened the series by exploring the full depth of Genesis chapter 1 in which God created the heavens and the earth, and how it stands apart from ancient Near Eastern creation myths. In this third episode, we look specifically at chapter 2; the creation of mankind in the image of God, the location of Eden, and explore how Genesis chapters 1 and 2 fit together.Hosted by Dr Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, with Dr J Caleb Howard and Dr James Bejon who are both in the Old Testament research team at Tyndale House.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. (Genesis 5:24) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Oakington Strict Baptist Chapel. (Audio only and just the sermon) ~~~~ *Enoch is held up as an example in scripture for 3 things:* *1/ His walk with God - Genesis 5:22-24 2/ His bold testimony of coming Judgement - Jude 1:14-15 3/ His faith in readiness to be taken to be with the Lord - Hebrews 11:5* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Enoch as a model of a life fully devoted to God, emphasizing three essential marks of such a walk: a genuine, inward transformation rooted in the new birth and sustained by faith in Christ's atoning work; a bold, unwavering testimony to the coming judgment of God, exemplified by Enoch's prophetic warning in a corrupt age; and a life of faith characterized by readiness for Christ's return, trusting in God's promise of redemption. Drawing from Genesis, Jude, Hebrews, and the Psalms, the message underscores that true walking with God is not a mere outward imitation but a heart-transformed life marked by humility, obedience, spiritual discernment, and continual dependence on divine grace. It calls believers to reject worldly conformity, embrace the Word as their guide, and live with the expectancy of Christ's return, not for personal gain but as a faithful witness to the truth. Ultimately, the sermon invites the hearer to seek a daily, intimate communion with God, knowing that the same grace that enabled Enoch to walk with God is available to all who believe, and that one day, faith will be replaced by sight in the eternal presence of the Lord.

Scripture: Genesis 29-31; Lamentations 3:19-24+ Covenant: God to Abraham Nation Land Blessing(s) + God will use the blessings that He provides to shape us into His character. Genesis 29:25 Jacob says, “WHY HAVE YOU DECEIVED ME?” + Big Idea: Your sin will find you out. You reap what you sow. + God doesn't require your help. God requires your surrender, trust, and obedience. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 (NIV) 

How To Hear The Voice Of God May 24, 2026 Session 2 The Voice Of God: Our God is a speaking God (Genesis 1) God created with His Word God Blessed (supernaturally empowered and released His affirmation and ability) via His Words! (Genesis 1:26-28) Jesus Personified The Word Of God! John 1:1,14; John 14:9; John 12:49,50 John 6:63: Spirit and Life! The Holy Spirit Speaks The Spirit of Truth speaks through the Word of God! (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21) Jesus Words are spoken by the Holy Spirit! (John 15:26; John 16:13, 14) ✸ The Spirit never contradicts Himself! ✸ The Spirit's internal witness in His children (Romans 8:16,17) ✸ The “internal receiver” of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:12-16) The ability to “hear ✸ God.” Various Ways the Holy Spirit Speaks to Believers: Internal spiritual impressions (Acts 15:25-28) Spiritual “traffic lights”: Acts 16:6-10 (Internal witness of affirmation, restraint; “Externally open and closed doors”) Major decisions: Covenant unity (peace and agreement); Delays vs. Protection Dreams, Visions: (Acts 2:17,18; Acts 16:9) Not for ongoing direction; must be tested by the written Word, ongoing prayer, spiritual leadership. The “inner atmosphere” of Peace: Colossians 3:15 “acting as an umpire” (see also John 14:27) Other people: listen carefully for the Spirit's confirmation. Beware of “personal prophecy” becoming your pursuit! (Beware of dependency, hero worship) This is not “Spiritual Fortune Telling”! Right Spiritual leadership and oversight (Hebrews 13:7,17; 1 Thessalonians 5:12) Ongoing, submitted desires of the heart (Psalm 37:4) God has the right to modify and direct the desires of a submitted heart! Filtering the “voices”: The Spirit's Voice or my own mind? True prophecy in the New Testament Church is described by exhortation, edification, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3) Responses generated: Fear or peace, calm or confidence, confusion or clarity? (1 Corinthians 14:13) Holy Spirit's warnings bring confident actions. Duration: “off and on” or steady? Revenge or release: “Vengeance is Mine” (Romans 12:19) ✸ Do Not Fear “Mishearing”! Earnestly Seek! (Luke 11:13)

He was a "priest of the most high God" (Genesis 14:18-20), who blessed our Forefather Abraham and "brought forth bread and wine," prefiguring the Holy Eucharist, centuries before the Law was given to Moses or Christ became incarnate. The Epistle to the Hebrews (ch. 7) reveals Melchizedek, the Priest-King, to be a type of Christ.

The Voice Of God: Our God is a speaking God (Genesis 1) God created with His Word God Blessed (supernaturally empowered and released His affirmation and ability) via His Words! (Genesis 1:26-28) Jesus Personified The Word Of God! John 1:1,14; John 14:9; John 12:49,50 The Holy Spirit Speaks The Spirit of Truth speaks through the Word of God! (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21) Jesus Words are spoken by the Holy Spirit! (John 15:26; John 16:13, 14) ✸ The Spirit never contradicts Himself! Various Ways the Holy Spirit Speaks to Believers: Internal spiritual impressions (Acts 15:25-28) Spiritual “traffic lights”: Acts 16:6-10 (affirmation, restraint, “open and closed doors”) Dreams, Visions: Acts 2:17,18; Acts 16:9) Not for ongoing direction; must be tested by the written Word, ongoing prayer, spiritual leadership. The “inner atmosphere” of Peace: Colossians 3:15 (see also John 14:27) Other people: listen carefully to the Spirit's confirmation. Beware of “personal prophecy” becoming your pursuit! Right Spiritual leadership and oversight (Hebrews 13; 1 Thessalonians 5:12) Ongoing, submitted desires of the heart (Psalm 37:4)

Sermons from Grace Fellowship PCA, Clanton, AL

Sermons from Grace Fellowship PCA, Clanton, AL

Sermons from Grace Fellowship PCA, Clanton, AL

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager explores the complexities of divine intervention and the nature of God's relationship with humanity. He delves into the story of Jacob, who makes a vow to God after a dream, and discusses the implications of this vow. Prager also examines the concept of making deals with God, questioning whether it's possible to negotiate with a higher power. He shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy religion, and how this distinction can impact our relationship with God. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join Pastor Cameron as we begin to look at the third and final instruction from Micah 6:8 - walking humbly with God. This habit all starts with walking with God, spending time with Him in prayer and His Word. 

This chapter teaches us a powerful spiritual lesson: Sometimes God allows us to experience silence after obedience, teaching us the difference between asking people for help and fully trusting God's timing. Joseph did nothing wrong, yet deliverance did not come immediately. Instead, God was shaping Joseph's character, deepening his patience, and preparing him for a higher calling. In the place of confinement, God was still at work. -Do you want to be an active member of 21c Moses? Then, consider becoming a 21c Moses Patreon! Click the link for more info: https://patreon.com/user?u=45306220&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link -If you want to donate to 21c Moses Ministry, please click the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=P4LC3BE2S3JGA -Please check our website: https://21cmoses.com ©2026 21c Moses #21cMoses #BibleTeaching #DailyBibleStudy

Message from Alvin Litonjua on April 26, 2026

The thirty-ninth message in a sermon series through the book of Genesis.

Genesis 32:22-32

When you think of "home," what comes to mind? A place? A memory? A feeling of belonging?Here's a truth that changes everything: God created you to be at home with Him. From the very first words of Scripture ("In the beginning, God") we see a Father who delights in dwelling with His people. Genesis 1-2 reveals our perfect home, where we were created in God's image to reflect His glory. We're not accidents in a vast universe. We're image-bearers, crafted with purpose and loved eternally.The story begins in a garden and ends in a holy city (with a garden!) where God wipes away every tear. Between those bookends is the gripping story of how we get back home. This week we celebrated baptisms of people finding their way home to God through Jesus. That same invitation is open to you.You were created for this: to be home with the Father, through the Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit. What's keeping you from coming home?

When you think of "home," what comes to mind? A place? A memory? A feeling of belonging?Here's a truth that changes everything: God created you to be at home with Him. From the very first words of Scripture ("In the beginning, God") we see a Father who delights in dwelling with His people. Genesis 1-2 reveals our perfect home, where we were created in God's image to reflect His glory. We're not accidents in a vast universe. We're image-bearers, crafted with purpose and loved eternally.The story begins in a garden and ends in a holy city (with a garden!) where God wipes away every tear. Between those bookends is the gripping story of how we get back home. This week we celebrated baptisms of people finding their way home to God through Jesus. That same invitation is open to you.You were created for this: to be home with the Father, through the Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit. What's keeping you from coming home?

Exposition of Genesis 18:25

Pastor Roger unpacks chapter 18 looking at Abraham as a friend of God. What does it take to have such a relationship with our Lord and Savior? Abraham embraced the unexpected, displayed humility, and served. Thankfully, Jesus calls us friends (John 15:15) by grace and through faith. -Featuring Roger Hirth

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To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Jesus  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:3–25 [3] And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. [4] And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. [5] God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. [6] And God said, “Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” [7] And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so. [8] And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. [9] And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. [10] God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. [11] And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. [12] The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. [13] And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. [14] And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, [15] and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. [16] And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. [17] And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, [18] to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. [19] And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. [20] And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” [21] So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. [22] And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” [23] And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. [24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. [25] And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: https://venmo.com/CareyNGreen  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ NON-ENGLISH VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/

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Read OnlineJoseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home…” Matthew 1:19–20In Jewish tradition, righteousness meant living in full conformity with God's covenant. This included keeping the Law of Moses, but also having faith in the Lawgiver—God. One does not become righteous by external observance of the Law alone, but by faith in God. Recall that “Abram put his faith in the LORD, who attributed it to him as an act of righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). Saint Paul explains that Abraham was righteous because “He did not doubt God's promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do” (Romans 4:20–21). Noah was also identified as righteous, because “Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9).Today, we honor another man Scripture defines as righteous: Saint Joseph. By calling him righteous, the Gospel associates him with these fundamental Old Testament figures who lived by faith, but it also elevates Joseph above them all, given that his faith bore witness not to the Old Testament Covenant, but to the Messiah. His fidelity to God's call to care for and protect his immaculate spouse and the Christ Child, even at personal cost, is an inspiring witness. It shows us that righteousness is ultimately expressed in sacrificial love and trust in God—trust that brings forth the Savior of the World.Joseph's righteousness is expressed not in words but in actions. He listens to God's angel in a dream and responds with complete trust, taking Mary into his home and embracing his role in the mystery of the Incarnation. Joseph's faith is especially manifested by the fact that what the angel revealed to him and asked him to do was confounding. He was asked to believe that his spouse became pregnant “through the Holy Spirit” and that her Child “will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Joseph's response manifested faith, courage, and generosity: “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home” (Matthew 1:24).Joseph emulates the response we must all make to God. Like Abraham, whose faith was tested when God asked the unthinkable, Joseph's faith informed and guided his human reason with the mystery of God's Wisdom. Like Joseph, we are often called to trust God when His plan surpasses our understanding. Whether it involves our vocation, a trial, or an unexpected turn in life, Joseph's example teaches us that faith allows us to see with God's eyes, guiding our reason to respond with trust and obedience. Imitating him takes courage, but like Joseph, we must hear God say to us, “Do not be afraid.” Walking by faith, not by sight, takes courage, fidelity, and resolve.Today's Solemnity especially highlights Joseph's vocation as husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Though he was a carpenter, the primary way he fulfilled his God-given responsibilities was to care for his wife and Child. He did this by providing for them and protecting them, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath, and later to Nazareth, far from his hometown of Bethlehem. His fidelity to God's will, especially in taking Mary as his wife, likely brought confusion and misunderstanding from his extended family and associates. Yet Joseph accepted this earthly shame with grace, choosing obedience to God over the opinions of men. For him, God's will came first, and his faith in action was the source of his righteousness.Reflect today on the vocation and mission God has given to you. No matter your calling or life's circumstances, there will always be tests and trials. The true test of our righteousness is not found in the avoidance of trials, but in the way we face them with faith and trust in God. If the Father in Heaven would permit Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Christ Child to face earthly struggles, then we can be assured of the same. Today, Saint Joseph teaches us how to respond to those trials. Ponder those difficulties that you tend to avoid or complain about, and imitate Saint Joseph by seeking God's mysterious will and following it with all your heart. Saint Joseph, you were righteous because you believed in God's mysterious plan and acted upon it with unwavering faith. Pray for me, that I may imitate your example in my life's vocation. May I never run from my duties, but embrace them with courage, humility, and trust in God's will. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

March 2-8The story of Jacob in the Bible has all the elements of high drama. True love thwarted, family division, a deceiving father-in-law, a tight escape. If it was a movie you'd want to watch it, but it's much better than a movie because overarching all, it is the story of the covenant in the lives of real people.