Tag: Forgiveness

The word forgiveness is mentioned seven times in the entire Bible. The first time it is mentioned is in Psalm 130, verse four. (Read the chapter) Look at verses one and two. In the depths of despair, the psalmist cried out to God, "Hear me! Help me!" Despair makes us feel isolated and distant from G...

Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel. He was a favored son, and his brothers were jealous of him. They sold him into slavery in Egypt. Joseph was taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Potiphar was impressed by Joseph's character and abilities, and he put him in charge of his...