JEALOUSY DISRUPTS PEACE
August 20, 2026Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefullyH7965 to him. Genesis 37:3-4 (ESV) This note from the MacArthur Study Bible explains the significance of Joseph’s special coat: 37:3 tunic of many colors. The Septuagint (LXX) favored this translation of the Heb. phrase used by Moses, although some prefer “a long-sleeved robe” or “an ornamented tunic.” It…
JACOB PROMISES TITHE TO GOD
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, so that I come again to my…
COVENANT OF PEACE BETWEEN ISAAC AND ABIMELECH
Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army. “Why have you come to me?” Isaac asked them. “You hated me and sent me away.” “We can plainly see that the…
GOD’S COVENANT WITH ABRAM
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. But I will judge the nation they…
JOY IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY
Now to the One who can keep you upright and plant you firmly in His presence— clean, unmarked, and joyfulG20 in the light of His glory— to the one and only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Anointed our Lord,…
THE GREAT JOY OF SPIRITUAL CHILDREN
The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyedG5463 when the brothers came and…
REJOICE TO SHARE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoiceG5463 that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyedG21 at the…
INEXPRESSIBLE JOY
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressibleG412 and glorious joy,G5479 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the…
JOY INEXPRESSIBLE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressible and glorious joyG5479 . . . 1 Peter 1:8
COUNT IT ALL JOY
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290:Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of…
BE A JOY TO YOUR LEADERS
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joyG5479 and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage…