“Liberty” is a beautiful word. It is an American word, a patriotic word. Many will recognize the words on the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof.” They are from Leviticus 25:10. The fact that these words came from the Bible tells us that early…

“And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. For I…

“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” (Ecclesiastes 8:11) People do evil because they decide in their hearts to do evil. Our verse says so clearly. Criminals do evil things: “For he is the minister of…

“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. For…

“…the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8) Singers Sam Smith and Kim Petras performed a song, “Unholy,” at the 2023 Grammy Awards show. The song is about adultery, not devil worship, but the performance bore a devilish theme. Some called it “evil,” “Satanic,” and “demonic.” Others…

“…the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.” (Genesis 44:12) The steward caught up to the brothers and accused them of stealing the cup. They were shocked at this accusation. They replied, “Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing.” (Genesis 44:7) They even replied, “With whomsoever…

“…they [Joseph’s brothers] drank, and were merry with him [Joseph].” (Genesis 43:34) Joseph took time to socialize with his brothers, who still didn’t know who he was. He may have asked casual questions about their families, which they answered. Then he may have asked, “By the way, what happened to the other brother you mentioned?”…

“…they [Joseph’s brothers] drank, and were merry with him [Joseph].” (Genesis 43:34) Joseph took time to socialize with his brothers. He may have asked casual questions about their families, which they answered. Then he may have asked, “By the way, what happened to the other brother you mentioned?” and watched their reaction. Joseph’s brothers had…

The food from Egypt eventually ran out. Jacob told his sons, “Go again, buy us a little food.” (Genesis 43:2) Judah replied, “The man [Joseph] did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.” (Genesis 43:3) Jacob asked, “Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as…

“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he [Jesus] entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him,…

   “…and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?” (Genesis 42:28)    Joseph’s ten older brothers hated him and sold him as a slave. He ended up in Egypt and worked for a military captain named Potiphar. Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him. He refused her advances. She…

   “And the devil, taking him [Jesus] up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I…