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Four Readings from Genesis 37–41
How should we read the story of Joseph in Genesis 37–41? This essay examines four distinct approaches—ancient Jewish narrative expansions, early Christian typology, Latter-day Saint restoration readings, and contemporary biblical scholarship—to reveal the richness and complexity of scripture across time.
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Limping into the Dawn: Reflections on Genesis 32 by Kim Matheson
Jacob’s nighttime wrestle in Genesis 32 ends not in triumph, but in a limp—and a blessing that changes everything. Kim Matheson explores how weakness, ambiguity, and encounter with God prepare Jacob for reconciliation in ways his cleverness never could.
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Learning to Sit with Sacred Discomfort: Reflections on Genesis 18–23
What do we do when scripture makes us uncomfortable? In this reflection on Genesis 18–23, Katie Paxman considers the story of Abraham and Isaac through the lens of empathy, friendship with God, and the courage to feel. Rather than rushing toward tidy theological explanations, she invites readers to linger in sacred discomfort—and discover how God may be teaching us through it.
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Avoiding a Confounding of Languages to Grasp the Spiritual Lessons from the Flood: Reflections on Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8 by Jamie L. Jensen
How should readers of faith approach the story of Noah’s flood in a world shaped by modern science? Drawing on the Tower of Babel, personal experience, and contemporary biology, Jamie L. Jensen explores how confounded language—rather than conflicting truth—often drives the tension between science and religion, and how humility can open space for deeper spiritual insight.
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The Lord Weeps for His Children: Some Questions from Moses 7
Biologist and novelist Steven Peck brings scientific reasoning, theological imagination, and Restoration scripture into conversation to explore one of the most arresting scenes in all of scripture. Drawing on ideas of causality from evolutionary biology and a literary comparison, Peck challenges readings of divine wrath that make God the direct author of suffering—and instead invites us to see a God who mourns, honors human agency, and calls His children to relieve suffering alongside Him.
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Walk with God, Abide in Spirit: Reflections on Genesis 5 and Moses 6
Discover how Genesis 5 and Moses 6 offer two distinct yet deeply connected portraits of creation, lineage, and divine relationship. Rosalynde Welch explores what it means to “walk with God” and “abide in the Spirit,” drawing out rich insights from Enoch’s mysterious story and the broader theological patterns within these texts. A reflective, accessible guide for readers seeking both practical application and deeper scriptural understanding.
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The Mother of All Living: Reflections on Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5
Morgan Davis examines the meaning behind Eve’s name in Genesis 3:20, showing how the original Hebrew reveals a wordplay between “Eve” (ḥawwah) and “life” (ḥay). It explains how understanding the translation history reveals this connection and restores insight into Eve’s symbolic role.
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