February 10th: Genesis 40 & Matthew 1:1-17
February 9, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Joseph interprets the chief cupbearer and chief baker's dreams. The Genesis of Jesus Christ.
Some passages referenced:
Luke 23:32-43 (two criminals crucified with Christ); Esther (Mordecai and Joseph)
2 Chronicles 36:23 (Cyrus' 'Great Commission); Jeremiah 22:30 (judgment on Jeconiah)
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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