Martin Wickens
Speaking the Truth in Love
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“The Lord was with Him” 2/3: Separated to God
Devotion 2: “Separated to God” Scripture: Genesis 39:7-18 Key Verse: “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” – Genesis 39:9 Temptation is a part of life, but how we respond to it reveals the depth of our walk with God. It’s important to realize that resisting temptation does not make…
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“The Lord was with Him” 1/3: Seen to Walk with God
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6 Key Verse: “And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. ” – Genesis 39:3 Joseph’s life illustrates what it looks like to walk with God through the highs and lows. In Genesis 39, we see Joseph endure…
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“Here Am I” 3/3: The Brothers Who Suffered
Text: Genesis 37:31-36 This devotion is a summary of part 3 of a message I preached on January 19th. After their treacherous act, Joseph’s brothers are left with guilt and regret. They cover up their sin, but the consequences, we’ll see, still weigh heavily on them. Meanwhile, as the brother suffer with their conscience, Jacob,…
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“Here Am I” 2/3: The Brothers Who Schemed
Text: Genesis 37:18-30 This devotion is a summary of point two of a sermon I preached on Sunday, January 19th. In stark contrast to Joseph’s obedience, his brothers allow jealousy and hatred to control their actions. They plot to kill Joseph, driven by envy and fear. This passage is a sobering reminder of the destructive…
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“Here Am I” 1/3: The Brother Who Sought
Text: Genesis 37:12-17 This devotion is a summary of point one of a sermon I preached on Sunday, January 19th. In Genesis 37, we see Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob, obediently seeking his brothers. Despite the possible dangers, he remains faithful to his father’s command and is willing to journey to a distant land,…
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Introducing Joseph 3/3: Prophecies
Scripture Reading: Genesis 37:5-11; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 3:5-6 On Sunday we continued our series of sermons at Bedford Bible Church going through the Book of Genesis. We’re picking back up after a short break with the life of Joseph. This is part 3 of 3 summarizing that sermon with some devotional thoughts. You can listen…
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Introducing Joseph 2/3: Perspectives
Scripture Reading: Genesis 37:2; Romans 12:2; Proverbs 1 On Sunday we continued our series of sermons at Bedford Bible Church going through the Book of Genesis. We’re picking back up after a short break with the life of Joseph. This week I’m posting some brief, devotional thoughts on my blog. You can listen to the…
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Introducing Joseph 1/3: Pilgrims
Scripture Reading: Genesis 37:1-4; John 17:14-15; Acts 7:5 Yesterday we continued our series of sermons at Bedford Bible Church going through the Book of Genesis. We’re picking back up after a short break with the life of Joseph. Over the next few days, I’ll post some brief, devotional thoughts on my blog. You can listen…