BS205 Eng 53. Genesis 32-33. Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. Jacob Learns How to Pray.
Now that Jacob was returning to the Promised Land, the inevitable meeting with Esau loomed ahead. Where does fear come from? Why was Jacob afraid? In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens answers these questions and talks about Jacob's strategy, his prayer and his actions when he prepares to meet his brother and has to face the greatest crisis of his life.
BS205 Eng 54. Genesis 32-33. Jacob Wrestles with a Man. Esau Forgives Jacob.
In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens talks about the man wrestling with Jacob and injuring him. It is not an easy passage to explain. Jacob asks for blessings and receives a new name. Who is big enough to bless Jacob? Who has the authority to change his name? Will Esau be in heaven? Watch this lecture to find it out.
BS205 Eng 59. Genesis 38. God Kills Two Sons of Judah. Judah Makes a Promise.
In Genesis 38 two sons of Judah die. There are some people who misunderstand the story about Onan, and think that birthcontrol is wrong. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens comments on this narration, explains the cultural and legal obligations in levirate marriage but doesn't find anything against birthcontrol in this chapter.
BS205 Eng 50. Genesis 30. Rachel is Jealous of Her Sister... What is a superstition?
God blesses Jacob with children while he is in Mesopotamia, but he also blesses him by miraculously multiplying his share of Laban's flock. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens talks about the superstitious belief of Jacob described in Genesis 30:7. Is it possible for a physical thing to have a spiritual deposit? Is it possible for a natural thing to have a supernatural significance? Watch this lecture to find it out.
BS205 Eng 64. Genesis 42. Joseph's Brothers Bow Down to Him in Egypt
In Genesis 42 Joseph's brothers come to Egypt due to severe famine and bow down to Joseph, the ruler over the land. But Joseph doesn't reveal his true identity. There are people who think that Joseph was wrong to play tricks on his brothers. Pastor Ronnie Stevens is confident that Joseph did the appropriate thing. In this lecture he explains how Joseph is trying to redeem his brothers not only physically but also spiritually.
BS205 Eng 65. Genesis 43. Jacob's Sons Go Back to Egypt
In Genesis 43 Jacob's sons are forced to return to Egypt with Benjamin. In this lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens encourages us to imagine how Jacob's children felt when they were seated for the meal according to their birth order, from the firstborn to the youngest, and Benjamin's portion was five times bigger than the others'.
BS205 Eng 61. Genesis 39. Joseph is in the House of Potiphar
In Genesis 39 we read about Joseph's remarkable advancement in Egypt. He rises in Potiphar's house and the Lord is with him, but his refusal to commit adultery with Potiphar's wife lands him in prison. God allowed Joseph to go down to Egypt, but He didn't allow Egypt to get into Joseph. In this lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens focuses on our relationship with God and points out that He is the author of our story.
BS205 Eng 67. Genesis 44-45. Joseph Tests His Brothers. Judah and Joseph. God's Choice.
Joseph is the redeemer in the book of Genesis. He saves Gentiles and Jews through his suffering, wisdom, mercy and grace. But why did Jesus descend from the tribe of Judah? In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens explains how Judah can be greater than Joseph.
BS205 Eng 60. Genesis 38. Tamar Deceives Judah and Gets Pregnant.
The placement of the Judah and Tamar episode in Genesis 38 appears inexplicable at first sight. But we can see two great things in this terrible narrative. Pastor Ronnie Stevens thinks that we can be very severe in believing that the sins of other people should be punished. In this section of the lecture he says that we should be hard on ourselves but gracious and patient with the sins of others.
BS205 Eng 68. Genesis 44-45. Joseph Forgives His Brothers and Explains God's Plan.
Genesis 45 is the climax of the book of Genesis and the high point of the story about Joseph and his brothers. In this section of the lecture Pastor Ronnie Stevens talks about forgiveness and restoration and shares spiritual insight into the way God works.