by Shannon Popp | Nov 3, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:15-16 “And Jacob went down into Egypt, and he died, he and our fathers, and they were carried back to Shechem and laid in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem.” Here Stephen’s message gets a little muddy unless...
by Shannon Popp | Nov 2, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:14 “And Joseph sent and summoned Jacob his father and all his kindred, seventy-five persons in all.” This is the invitation from a son with power and authority to set them free, give them a home, and food. God’s plan was to bring this entire family from Canaan...
by Shannon Popp | Nov 1, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:12-13 “But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first visit. And on the second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and Joseph’s family became known to Pharaoh.” Clever speech. It is tough on the surface...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 31, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:11 “Now there came a famine throughout all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers could find no food.” Stephen now identifies himself with them, by saying, “our fathers.” This showing our need for food, and the lack of control we really have...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 30, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:10 “and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.” (Him) above is Joseph. He suffered a lot of affliction. This language is talking about...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 29, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 7:9 ““And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him” Here comes the inditement from Stephen towards these leaders who have put him on trial. This is a graphic illustration of how the leaders in Israel continue to reject God and...
