Musing – Was Jacob’s Son Joseph Really Like Jesus?

 Hebraic Musing – Was Jacob’s Son Joseph Really Like Jesus?

Background – Joseph was the 11^th son of Jacob and was not well accepted by his brothers.  There are many fascinating parallels between Joseph and Jesus, yet it is interesting that NT authors didn’t pick up on this.

Conclusion - Joseph’s life story provides valuable lessons and applications; yet there is a profound prophetic aspect to this account that foreshadows the Messiah himself; Joseph was a type of Christ.  The parallels are so striking and so dramatic that this is a powerful witness of Christ in the Old Testament.  Isn’t it “amazing” that Jesus Christ, our Lord, is incredibly foretold in Genesis, the very first book of the story of our Redemption?

Here are prophetic examples to ponder:   (Many! But all seem so relevant!!!)

1.      Both Joseph & Jesus were objects of their father’s special love.  Both lived with their father in honor before going down to Egypt/Earth.

2.      Joseph was a shepherd;  one of Christ’s names is “the good shepherd.”

3.      Joseph foretold of his future sovereignty;  Jesus did the same responding to Pilate (John 18:36).

4.      Joseph was hated by his brothers because of i) Jacob’s special love for him;  ii) his words;  Jesus was hated because i) Jesus claimed God His Father; ii) His Words (John 7:7)    
Joseph’s brothers did not believe his dreams;  Jesus’ brethren did not believe His words.

5.      Joseph’s brothers teased Joseph the “dreamer”;  Jews teased Jesus’ driving out demons by Beelzebub.

6.      Joseph was sent by his father to his brothers for their welfare; Jesus was sent to the ‘lost sheep of Israel,’ by His Father to save the world (John 3:16-17).

7.      Joseph was stripped of his coat (37:23); Jesus was stripped of His coat, covered with a scarlet robe.

8.      Joseph’s brothers, while eating, plotted and intended to slay him; while the Jews were eating the Passover feast they desired that Jesus be killed.

9.      Joseph was sold into Egypt at the proposal of Judah; Jesus was betrayed, handed over to the Jews by Judas.

10.  Joseph was sold as a slave into Egypt for 20 pieces of silver; Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver—the price of a slave.

11.  Joseph’s brothers did not recognize him when they came to Egypt to buy food; the people did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah at first.

12.  Reuben has a plan to save Joseph; Pilate has a plan to offer Barabbas instead of Jesus.

13.  Joseph was taken out of the pit alive; Jesus was resurrected from the tomb.

14.  By following God’s guidance Joseph had enough bread to save Egypt from famine by providing bread to the perishing world; Jesus Christ is “the bread of life” who alone provides the Bread of Life.

15.  Joseph’s master was well pleased with him;  our Heavenly Father was well pleased with what Jesus did.

16.  Joseph was sorely tempted by Potiphar’s wife and did not sin;  Jesus was tempted by Satan and did not sin. Joseph was falsely accused; Jesus was falsely accused.  Joseph attempted no defense;       Jesus gave no defense at His trials.

17.  Joseph was imprisoned, though innocent;  Jesus was sentenced to death though Pilate found no fault in Him.

18.  Joseph won the respect of the chief jailor;  Jesus won the respect of a Roman centurion standing at the cross.

19.  Joseph was numbered with transgressors, the cupbearer and the baker were with him in prison; it was also prophesied in Isaiah 53:12 that Jesus would be numbered with transgressor, with two thieves.   Joseph was jailed with prisoners;  Jesus was crucified with criminals.

20.  Joseph was the means of blessing to one (the cupbearer) and be the pronouncer of judgment on the other (the baker);  Jesus was a blessing to one of the thieves He was crucified between.

21.  Joseph evidenced his knowledge of the future and gave credit to God alone;  Jesus did the same on earth (John 12:49  - Father who sent Me gave Me a command,).

22.  Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and was seen as the Revealer of secrets from God;  Jesus is the Revealer of Truth from God.

23.  Joseph warned of a coming danger and urged Pharaoh to make preparations;  Jesus warned that death did not end all and urged us to be on the watch and pray (John 14:3).

24.  Joseph was portrayed as a wonderful Counselor in giving wisdom to Pharaoh;  Christ is known as the One “in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).

25.  Joseph’s counsel commended itself to Pharaoh and his officers;  Jesus’ teaching was commended while He walked on earth (John 7:46 - “No man ever spoke like this Man!”)

26.  Joseph desired to be remembered by the cupbearer;  Jesus said, “This do in remembrance of Me.”

27.  Joseph’s blood sprinkled coat (goat blood) was presented to his father;  Jesus is our scapegoat and His blood was presented to the Father as a sin offering.

28.  Joseph was delivered from prison by the hand of God;  God raised Jesus from the tomb.

29.  Both Joseph and Jesus were not recognized by their brothers, when they first saw him;  in the same way, Jesus was not recognized by many of His people the first time he came, but he will be recognized in his second coming.   Joseph was unknown and unrecognized by his brethren;  Jesus’ deity is still not recognized or acknowledged by most Jews. 

30.  Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they came to speak with him a second time;  Christ will be revealed to us and to Israel at His Second Coming.

31.  God foreordained Joseph’s rejection so that he could save all people in the end and he said “God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant in the earth, and to keep you alive by a great deliverance” (Gen. 45:7);  in Jesus’ case, God’s plan worked through both the Jews and the Gentiles “so that He may show mercy to all” (Rom. 11:32).

32.  Joseph is exalted, and set over all Egypt;  Jesus is highly exalted by God and all people will bowed to Him.

33.  Joseph was invested with insignia (Pharaoh’s signet ring and gold chain around his neck) (41:42);  our Lord Jesus Christ is also highly honored (Acts 5:31).

34.  Joseph had authority and glory so all paid homage and every “knee will bow” (41:43);  Peter publicly declared the Lordship of Jesus Christ on Pentecost, and “every knee will bow” (Philippians 2:10).

35.  Joseph received from Pharaoh a new name – the “Saviour of the World” (41:45);  God gave Jesus  the name “Christ”, the anointed one.

36.  Joseph was thirty years old when he began his ministry (41:46);  Jesus was thirty when He began His public ministry.

37.  Joseph’s exaltation was followed by a season of plenty;  there is a season of harvest after Jesus’ exaltation as LORD, the time of the Gentiles.    Joseph’s exaltation was also followed by a period of famine;  ‘The time of Gentiles’ will come to an end and ‘the time of Jacob’s trouble’ will begin.

38.  Joseph became a Saviour to all people;  Jesus is the Saviour to all people.

39.  Joseph was a prosperous servant; Jesus was also a prosperous Servant.  

40.  Joseph was given unlimited resources to meet the needs of all people;  Jesus has infinite power and riches.

41.  Joseph’s ten brothers were condemned to prison and released after 3 days;  Jesus was condemned and rose from dead after three days. 

42.  Joseph’s ten brothers felt remorse;  Judas and some Jews felt remorse.

43.  Joseph exercised righteous judgment by sparing innocent Reuben (the oldest) but took Simeon (the next oldest) into custody until the brothers returned;   Jesus will excise righteous judgment also as our perfect judge who can separate the sheep from the goats.

44.  Joseph made provision for his brethren while they were in a strange land;  Jesus feeds us hungry masses while still in this World.

45.  We read seven times of Joseph weeping as a man of compassion;  Jesus wept.

46.  Joseph forgave and became a Saviour to his brothers;  Jesus forgave and saved all sinners.

47.  Joseph suffered according to a predetermined plan of God;  Jesus suffered according to the plan of God.

48.  First news that Joseph were alive was not believed;  the male disciples did not believe Mary when she reported that Jesus was alive.

49.  Joseph’s sons (Manasseh and Ephraim) came through his gentile wife and were given full tribe status;  gentiles who believe are considered full members of God’s people through Jesus.

50.  Joseph comforted those who betrayed him;  at the cross Jesus comforted the disciples who abandoned him.

Points to ponder

Was Jesus learning what He would face by watching what Joseph had to do in Egypt?

BTW – Any similarities between me and this Joseph are purely coincidental.  (>:

I hope and trust that you gleaned at least half as much from reading all this as I did!

The Torah is referred to as “The Law” but it is better called “Teachings”!

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                     November 15, 2022

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”   Weekly “Hebraic Musings”    InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com

Notes: One of many sources - www.onepagebiblesummary.com/pad/pad_17.php
            Supporting Bible references are available on request.

BTW – Any similarities between me and this Joseph are purely coincidental.  (>:

If you want a much shorter list:

1. He had promises of divine exaltation.
2. He was stripped of his robe.
3. He was delivered up to the Gentiles.
4. He was falsely accused.
5. He was faithful amid temptation.
6. He was thrown into prison.
7. He stood before rulers.
8. His power was acknowledged by those in authority.
9. He saves his rebellious brothers from death when they realize who he is.
10. He is exalted after and through humiliation.
11. He embraces God’s purpose even though it brings him intense physical harm.
12. He is the instrument God uses at the hands of the Gentiles to bless his people.
13. He welcomes Gentiles to be part of his family.

People must bow their knee before him

Musing – How Might We Get Too Smart for Our Own Good?

 Hebraic Musing – How Might We Get Too Smart for Our Own Good?

When we get around to recognizing all we do for the LORD and the effort we go through to serve Him and the effectiveness of our ministries, we have all the more need to listen to Him saying to us “Remember who has done all this.  Your need for me hasn’t lessened at all!”*  We may not be saying this in the early years, but as we “mature” and grow in our service to His Kingdom, we need to be reminded periodically of the warning in Rev.2:4 “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” NKJV

Asa, Solomon’s great grandson, inherited a corrupt kingdom but started off on the right foot.  “Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God, for he removed the altars of the foreign gods and the high places,... sacred pillars ... wooden images.  He commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, ...  observe the ...  commandments.  ...  ” and a lot more cleansing.  2 Chron 14:2-5 NKJV   The Bible devotes three chapters in 2 Chronicles to describing Asa’s exploits. 

What might be relevant to us today?  Asa took the Nation through a Spiritual cleansing, starting with demolition of the accumulated ungodliness.  Maybe in our lives we go through a housecleaning and feel good about recognizing junk that has crept in.  “Anytime people get hungry to truly know the Lord, the Holy Spirit quickly puts a shovel and broom into their hands.”*

Then Asa found his kingdom threatened, what to do?  Asa cried out to the LORD – “LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD,  You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!” 2 Chron.14:11-12   And the LORD struck the Ethiopians and they fled.  Thus, the mighty Ethiopians were soundly defeated by the LORD!   Hebrews 11:6 says “...he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

After that battle, Asa was confronted by a prophet who warned him “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.” 2 Chron.15:2

Asa stopped feeling his need to seek the Lord.  It’s too easy to feel we’ve reached a pinnacle so we can relax.  One day Asa heard a small army from a northern neighbor was stirring up trouble.  So Asa appeased them by buying favor, with what?!?!  “Asa brought silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Ben-Hadad king of Syria, who dwelt in Damascus, saying,  ‘Let there be a treaty between you and me, as there was between my father and your father.’” 2 Chron 16:2-3  So King Asa, who had been so righteous, bought off the enemy with the silver & gold that belonged to the LORD instead of calling on the LORD to solve the problem.  And the people agreed and they figured it was better than going to war.  The visible results were viewed as “Heaven ordained”, but were they?

As a result of failure to rely on the LORD, the seer came to Asa and said “Because you have relied on the king of Syria, and have not relied on the LORD your God, therefore the army of the king of Syria has escaped from your hand.” 2 Chron.16:7  

And to make matters even worse, instead of being repentant, “Asa was angry with the seer, and put him in prison, for he was enraged at him because of this. And Asa oppressed some of the people at that time.” v.10.

Points to ponder

Asa started his reign very well, but what happened?

We are either drawing nearer to God or falling away.  There is no holding pattern.

Do we sometimes hear “Whatever works” as justification for our deeds?

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
      In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Prov.3:5-6

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                     November 22, 2022

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”   Weekly “Hebraic Musings”  InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com

* Inspired by & excerpted from ch.10 -“Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire” by Jim Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle Pastor

Musing – What is Jesus’ Church Supposed To Be? What Made Him Angry?

 Hebraic Musing – What is Jesus’ Church Supposed To Be?    What Made Him Angry?

We are taught that Jesus loves us, cares for us, and wants us to love our neighbor and then He died for our sins!  But then we read about His behavior in the temple, we wonder how that fits His image?  “Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.  And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple.  Then He taught, saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’” Mark 11:15-17 NKJV   As a result, the scribes & priests wanted to kill Him.  And His own disciples were perplexed!  What triggered this remarkable display of Jesus’ emotions?  What was wrong?

Actually, this was not the first time Jesus got angry and had to cleanse the Temple.  In John 2:14-16 - “He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business.  When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and overturned the tables.  And He said to those who sold doves, ‘Take these things away! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise!’”

Why was Jesus so upset?  His house was being prostituted for purposes other than what was intended.*  Merchandizers were profiting from travelers coming to worship, selling at unconscionable profits, currency exchanging, religious commercialism, etc. and taking up space intended for all nationalities and races.

Application today?  “Jesus is not terribly impressed with religious commercialism. He is concerned not only with whether we’re doing God’s work, but also how and why we’re doing it.”*  How many are “going to church” to hear preaching, play or sing worshipfully, get fellowship, or other personal gratifications?  If you are singing in the choir, cleaning the church, serving meals, leading studies, serving communion, etc. that is good, but what’s the real reason you do these things?  It gets even more commercial if you “hire” an outside Christian group to perform!  Does the Bible ever say “My house shall be called a ‘house of preaching’”? Or fellowship? Or song?

Why did Jesus call the church to be a “House of Prayer”?  “Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices Will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:7   Also in Matt.21:13  &  Luke 19:36.

How did the church get started?  What were the disciples doing when Jesus launched His Church?  Jesus was gone!  They were abandoned, lost, desperate, confused, and seeking the LORD together.  “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.  And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together...”  They weren’t just saying prayers; they were praying!  They were not interested in the politics or social issues or recent news or risks of persecution.  They were searching, desperate and praying!

Points to ponder

If God birthed the church in a prayer meeting, what does that say to our churches today?
And prayer meetings today are almost extinct?     BTW – What is Prayer? 

Should we be praying that prayer will be added as a “Prayer Service” in our “House of Prayer”?

Is the rule against prayer in public schools a reason for not praying in church?

What would happen if Christians spent more time waiting on God than watching TV or sports?
How could God use that time to shape us, cleanse us, and work in our hearts?

What did the early church have that we do not have?

♫ Lord, I need You.   Oh, I need You.   Every hour, I need You.... ♫

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                     November 15, 2022

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”   Weekly “Hebraic Musings”    InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com

* Inspired by & excerpted from chapt.5 -“Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire” by Jim Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle Pastor

Musing - How and When Are Christians to be Generous?

 

Hebraic Musing - How and When Are Christians to be Generous?

A challenge of being a Christian is that people may try to take advantage of you, knowing that we are commanded to “Love our neighbor.”  This happens not only to Christians, but to good, productive people as well.  People’s nature tends to be selfish, greedy and lovers of money, so “have nots” try to glean from the “haves.”   And the Bible seems to tell us to give to others unconditionally.  “But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” 1 John 3:17 NKJV  Note that the brother is “in need”; not just wanting.  Here’s three distinctly different scenarios.

1.         Christians are called to be generous and help others.

2.         Circumstances in which Christians might not be required to give.

3.         Christians are to rebuke those who are taking advantage of generous people.

1.  The Bible Commands Us to Be Generous.  Generally speaking, we Christians are called to be givers, generous with the blessings God gives us.  The Bible teaches that we are to die to self:  “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Mark 8:34    And we are instructed in Romans 12:20 – “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” NKJV

2.  Circumstances in which Christians might not be required to give.  Even though the Bible commands us to be generous, we are not called to give all we have, or become poor or needy ourselves in the process.  We are called to be good stewards of our resources.  “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Tim.5:8   Even the disciples turned down some requests: “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” Acts 3:6   We must look past what a person is asking of us, and see what they truly need.  Do they need transportation; money to pay bills; a job or some lessons in financial stewardship, etc.   If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day.  If you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime.

3.  Christians are to rebuke those who are taking advantage of generous people.  The more you do for some people, the more they will ask you to do.  Meanwhile, they might be living a life of sin; being slothful, doing drugs, living in sexual immorality or other sinful activity.  All people go through periods of need, but the Apostle Paul did not put up with people who tried to take advantage of others and gave a strong warning for those who were lazy.  “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” 2 Thess. 3:10   This does not mean people do not have needs today; but there are other resources available for those in need.  We need to ask for discernment when people are asking.  If a person sitting on the street corner asking for money, should we give, or should we be asking God what to do?  We might actually buy the food or gas and/or share the gospel.  We need to be on guard against sinful greed or laziness.  They might be taking advantage of the fact it is easier than ask us than to get a job, give up a sin or luxury or other behaviors.  We need to use discernment when making the choice of whether to give and/or how much to give.  We walk a delicate line between helping the needy and risking being an accomplice or enabler to sin.  Maybe we should listen and obey what the Holy Spirit is telling us to do?

Conclusion: Give to the needy, but Use Discernment.  Be prepared to help a fellow Christian in need, or even an enemy who has a need.  And there are times when we see or sense a Brother or Sister is in need and they have not asked for help!  What an opportunity!

Our biggest challenge is our own love of money.  Jesus dealt with a wealthy man in Mark 10:21-22 “Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”  How tight do we hold on to our wealth?

Points to ponder

When/how is our generosity being abused?   When to say “NO”?   What do they really need?

Would a “Christian” take advantage of a Brother?   What does that Brother really need?

What do we have that is really “ours”?

Remember, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” 1Tim.6:10

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                     November 8, 2022

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”   Weekly “Hebraic Musings”   InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com

Musing – Are We Expected to be “Strong and Courageous” like Joshua?

 

Hebraic Musing – Are We Expected to be “Strong and Courageous” like Joshua?

I’ve always found it fascinating that Moses and God told both Joshua eight times to be “Strong and Courageous.”  Maybe God is also speaking that to us today?

Might the challenges Joshua faced be comparable to the challenges our founding fathers took on by establishing a new land and governance with God’s blessing and support.  How “Strong and Courageous” were those men?  Shouldn’t we also be supporting our nation that was built and blessed by Almighty God to preserve a people to serve as examples to all the other Nations?  Although we are living in uncertain days, we need to keep trusting in Our Lord.  Do any of these commands and promises to Joshua apply to us Christians today?

In one of Moses’ final messages to the people, he commanded them to - “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.  Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.  Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:6-9 NIV    Note that we, His Children, are warned not to “turn to the right or left” just because the world around us has.  And what does it mean to “not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth”? 
What should we be doing with our mouth?  And BTW, did you hear the prosperity message in His Word?

And when Moses passed the leadership mantle to Joshua he said first to the people -
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their forefathers to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance.  The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”  Deut. 31:6-8 NIV    
Did the LORD give similar blessings and counsel to our Founding Fathers in 1776?  What does the LORD expect from His Children today? 

Will we meet opposition if we speak out for the LORD? 
Moses anticipated opposition.  “Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!” Joshua 1:18 
Moses, speaking for the LORD, told us what should happen to those who oppose our Word!  Should we let fear keep us from standing our ground?  What’s the worst that can happen to us?  And then what happens?

Later, Joshua had to encourage his own commanders with this.   “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” Then Joshua struck and killed the kings and hung them on five trees, and...” Joshua 10:25-26  How does that apply today? 

Another of many examples – David told his son Solomon to “Be strong and courageous” in 1 Chronicles 28:20.

Points to ponder

Why did God Bless America?   

How “Strong and Courageous” are we going to be?

Do the commands from Moses to Joshua (and the LORD to David) apply to us today?

Your life is not about you. You’re not in control.  Let’s just “Be strong and courageous”!

We are currently studying the “Battle of the Ages” in our Men’s Ministry.

♫ Be bold, be strong, For the Lord your God is with thee, Do not be afraid, Do not be dismayed,
     We’re walking in faith and victory, For the Lord, our God, is with thee...  ♫

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                     November 1, 2022

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”   Weekly “Hebraic Musings”    InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com

Note – Inspired by & excerpted from Johanna Hocker’s “The Biblical Admonition: Be strong and courageous!”