Chapter 9: The Prison of the Past

Heroes in the Bible

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🗓️ 4 October 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Chapter 9 of Heroes in the Bible: Joseph with Dr. Ed Young is inspired by the Book of Genesis.

The Prison of The Past - Joseph faces a decision. Does he allow his past anger to consume him, or does he rise to be the protector and hero God has called him to be?

Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 6:21, For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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0:00.0	For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
0:05.5	Matthew 6.21.
0:07.8	You are my treasure, Lord.
0:10.7	Your relationship is what I value most in life.
0:14.5	I can live without anything or anyone except you.
0:18.5	I seek you for you, and only you fascinate me with your love. I want to be where you
0:26.4	are no matter where that is. If I know you are with me, I'm safe, and you will protect me.
0:34.2	There is no one who dazzles me with the wonder and wisdom of their ways like you do.
0:39.8	You constantly challenge my attention, and keep me thinking about what you are trying to teach me
0:45.3	and the circumstances I am confronted with.
0:48.8	I am constantly meditating on how to understand the complexity, yet the simplicity of your ways.
0:56.6	There is hidden treasure in every nugget of wisdom I mine out of the pressures of life.
1:03.2	I know the trial I overcome in this life will be rewarded in heaven, and that's where my
1:09.3	treasure is. When I deny myself and sacrificially give to
1:13.9	others, you appreciate and bless my efforts. I have no treasure here on earth. My life here is
1:22.7	about developing my character and preparation for my life with you in heaven.
1:29.2	You are teaching me how to love and how to reflect your love to others that they might
1:35.5	know how much you loved them.
1:38.7	I am here to do your will.
1:41.7	And when my life is over, my treasure will be with you in heaven. In Jesus' name, amen.
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1:58.2	Heroes in the Bible.
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