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When free will meets God’s purpose: How Heaven orchestrates salvation (Genesis 44–46; Joshua 14; Luke 24)

"When free will meets God's purpose: How Heaven orchestrates salvation (Genesis 44-46; Joshua 14; Luke 24)." A ChatGPT digital oil painting in palette knife style, showing three biblical figures in warm earthy tones. On the left, an elderly man with a long white beard and robe rests his hand gently on the shoulder of a sorrowful middle-aged man in the center, who bows his head in humility and weariness. On the right, Yeshua (Jesus), clothed in white with a red mantle, extends a hand of comfort and blessing toward the central figure. The textured background glows with golden light, symbolizing divine presence and hope.

In this study, we explore how Joseph, Caleb and Yeshua (Jesus) each faced suffering and testing, yet chose to trust God’s plan over their own desires. Judah’s heartfelt plea for Benjamin shows true repentance and growth, while Caleb’s wholehearted faith is rewarded after years of waiting. Yeshua’s suffering brings ultimate glory to Heaven and salvation available to all. Together, these accounts reveal how God orchestrates even our free will choices for His redemptive purposes, calling us to maturity, unity, and wholehearted devotion to Him.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Torah

Joseph and Jesus teach how to heal relationships for a better family and planet (Genesis 45; Luke 24)

We may be jealous of a favored family member or co-worker and carry that bitterness into how we act around that person. We may regret what those feelings drove us to and the damage caused in the relationship.

In this Bible study, we explore the dramatic reconciliation of the biblical leader Joseph with his brothers, recorded in the Torah passage Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27), is an emotional journey from jealousy and abandonment to repentance and reconciliation.

Another rejected, favored son of Israel, Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus), also reunited with those close to Him after His resurrection, and in the case of Paul turned hate into passion to serve.