A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Genesis

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Genesis. Genesis is the first book in the Bible for both Christians and Jews. It is a book of origins, describing the beginning of the creation, of humanity, of sin, and the national origins of Israel.

God works through our suffering

God Works Even Through Our Suffering – Genesis 45:7

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Suffering is not pleasant. But the story of Joseph demonstrates that God can work, even through our suffering, to accomplish his purpose,

Jacob and Leah

Jacob and Leah: A Happy Ending – Genesis 49:31

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The marriage of Jacob and Leah is not likely one that you would see as being happy. Yet in the end, faithful Leah had victory over Rachel.

why do good people suffer

Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20

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Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.