God created the world good. But Adam and Eve chose to break the only rule God gave them. Thus sin corrupted God's creation, yet God had a solution. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/01/22/trusting-the-lord-2/ A video of this story can be view here:https://youtu.be/1oYNBoAJcO4

The greatest story has its beginning in creation. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9266 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/yvNV_As_GN8

Gentile astrologers see a new star in the sky and travel to worship the newborn king of the Jews. How do the Jewish people respond? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9216 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/JsgGcTqS7GE

Simeon and Ann had waited all their lives to see the Messiah. Now the baby Jesus was at the Temple. How did they react? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9174 A video of the story may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/tyvU_eqTF_0

The birth of Jesus was so significant that angels came to sing praises. After the shepherds heard the angels they went to check out what they said. This resulted in their worship of God. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9140 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/jEQ7Bn8tZwM

After the book of Malachi, God was silent for 400 years. Then Gabriel appeared to Zechariah to tell him he would have a son who would be the forerunner of the Messiah. Zechariah didn't believe him and was struck mute for 9 months. What were the first words out of his mouth? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9095 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/NHmfndsiVxQ

Gabriel has told Mary that she will become pregnant via the Holy Spirit which will be the Messiah. She must have been anxious as it appeared to be a pregnancy out of wedlock. Mary bursts into a song of praise as she greets Elizabeth. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9047 A video of the story may be viewed here:https://youtu.be/ZBBmh3FfH9s

The people of Micah's time had drifted away from God. God used Micah to call the people back and give hope for a coming Messiah. But until Messiah came, how were they to worship? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/12/04/judgment-mercy-and-hope/ A video of the text can be seen here:https://youtu.be/3Xg5UM3rgOY

Isaiah is called to preach a warning to the people. If they don't return to God, judgment will come. God also gives Isaiah revelation of the hope of the Messiah to come. For this Isaiah worships and praises God. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/27/can-you-be-led/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/FAa1jHSRj58

Joseph's father, Jacob, has died. Now Joseph's brothers worry that since Dad is gone, Joseph will take vengeance. Joseph needs to reassure the brothers that this is not so. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/20/blessing-our-children/ A video of this story can be seen here:https://youtu.be/FImtTBaY-tc

Joseph's brothers have unwittingly been buying grain from their own brother, Joseph. Now that Joseph has discerned that they have changed over time, he reveals his true identity. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/13/will-god-forgive-me-when-i-fail/ A video of the context and story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/l8I8rJt4tBk

God has taken Joseph on a refining journey. But what is happening with the brothers while this is happening? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8852 A video of the context and story is here:https://youtu.be/7g_6URfp8M0

Joseph is in prison because of a false accusation. There he interprets a dream for one of Pharaoh's servants. Two years later, Pharaoh has a dream that none of his advisors can interpret. Will Joseph be able to do it? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/10/30/gods-perfect-timing/ A video of the context and story can be seen here:https://youtu.be/6HlBYLbKe6c

Joseph is in prison due to false accusations. Yet, God is with him and enables him to interpret fellow prisoners' dreams. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/10/23/the-lord-is-faithful-in-my-trials/ A video of the story can be seen here:https://youtu.be/KEWgRMX4O3E

Seventeen-year-old Joseph finds himself in Egypt as a slave. How could God be with him in this? And, will things get worse before they get better? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8726 A video of the context and story can be found here: https://youtu.be/sLHIzF9_WHk

Joseph's brothers were so jealous of Joseph that they schemed to get rid of him. When some traders came along, they sold Joseph into slavery. Then they lied to their father about what happened. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8681 A video of the context and the story are here: https://youtu.be/uoDCzf1vo-o

Joseph shares two dreams with his family and they are not received well. Seven coordinating blogs can be found here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/10/02/dreams-from-god/ A video of this story is here:https://youtu.be/8g_BG4vCgHo

Joseph is part of a family that has one father and 4 different mothers. These mothers are two sisters and their maids. These ladies have a rivalry that sets up the family for dysfunction. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/09/25/god-works-through-sinful-people/ A video of the story can be found here:https://youtu.be/Ni4cwxDuVz4

Parents are influential in our lives and Joseph's parents have an interesting story. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8557 A video of this story is here:https://youtu.be/oODVieC62TU

Abraham is Joseph’s great-grandfather and Isaac was Joseph’s grandfather. God had called Abraham and promised to bless him and make him a great nation that would bless the world. This covenant would also apply to Joseph. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8504 A video of the story can be seen here:https://youtu.be/lbSIIb5uZ0A