Dreams are key contributors to the narrative of both important biblical Josephs. Let’s focus on the Genesis 37 to 50 Joseph rather than the husband of Mary Joseph. The Genesis Joseph has two dreams in Canaan and tells his family of them. The telling of these dreams help get him sold into slavery and sent … More Dream On
1st Corinthians 12: Verses 4–7: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the … More Gifts of the Spirit
Jesus says in Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life” (ESV). Paul writes in Philippians 4: 6 “do not be anxious about anything” (ESV). Our theme at Hilltop, where I serve the people of Sandy, Utah, in October, 2015 was “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” Great … More A Scarlet Letter
Hilltop is going to use this February, this “Black History Month,” to look at the theological and biblical understanding of hope. Black music will help us frame this discussion. Hope is: “To trust in, wait for, look for, or desire something or someone; or to expect something beneficial in the future.” In the Hebrew Bible, … More Hope
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