The Bible tells the story of Gideon, a fearful man who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites into battle against the Midianites. Despite his doubts and fears, Gideon learns to trust in God's power and presence, and ultimately leads the Israelites to victory. This story serves as a reminder that God is always with us, and that we should not be afraid to trust in Him, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. [... more]

Jacob's life was marked by conniving and striving for favor, but at the end, he finally understood that it's about God's unmerited favor and grace. He crossed his hands to bless the younger son Ephraim, showing that God's blessing is irrevocable and that He wants us to be twice as fruitful as we ever imagined. This is a picture of God's redemptive purposes, where He takes the curse and gives us the blessing, making us like Ephraim and Manasseh, secure in His love and twice as fruitful. [... more]

Jesus comes to those who are afraid and fearful, bringing peace and reassurance. He doesn't shame or scold, but instead offers comfort and love, reminding us that we are not alone and that he is always with us. [... more]

Jacob's final words to his sons reveal a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and the significance of birth order, as he blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, and foretells the future of the tribe of Judah, including the coming of the Messiah. [... more]

Joseph's life was marked by 30 years of trouble, but after being blessed by God, he became second in all of Egypt. Jacob, on the other hand, lived a life of conniving and striving for favor, but in his old age, he finally understood that life with God is about grace and unmerited favor. This realization led him to bless his younger son Ephraim over his older son Manasseh, symbolizing God's favor and blessing for those who don't deserve it. [... more]

Blessing is a positive vision spoken over your life and faith, rooted in God's word and spoken in faith. It's a mysterious story in Genesis chapter 48 that has been a custom for Jewish fathers to speak over their children for 3,700 years, mandating that they bless their children with the words 'may God make you as Ephraim and Manasseh.' This blessing is a profound model for all blessing, showing the power of blessing and its importance in the Bible. [... more]

Alan Wright shares a message on the Ephraim and Manasseh blessing, explaining how it represents God's grace and favor in our lives. He shares stories from the Bible, including Joseph's life and Jacob's blessing of his grandsons, to illustrate how God's blessing can bring healing and transformation. [... more]

Blessing is a positive vision that has spoken over your life and faith. It is rooted in God's word, spoken in faith, and has been a custom for Jewish fathers to say over their children every Sabbath for 3,700 years. The Ephraim and Manasseh blessing is a mysterious story in Genesis chapter 48 that holds the secret to finding favor in God's eyes and the power of transformation. [... more]

The book of Joshua has a profound name for believers, tying into the fact that Moses took the people to the Promised Land but couldn't take them in, illustrating the law's limitations. Jesus, the Greek form of Yahshua, leads the people into the Promised Land, showing the way the law takes us to the decision to trust Jesus for forgiveness. Archaeological discoveries confirm the Bible's accuracy, with cities like Jericho, Bethel, and Ai being destroyed around 1400 BC, just as the Bible says. [... more]

God's justice is not a whimsical concept, but rather a calculated and controlled response to humanity's actions. The story of Manasseh, a king of Judah who repented and was forgiven, serves as a powerful example of God's mercy and the importance of submission to His will. Through his teachings, Pastor Rick Gaston explores the themes of repentance, salvation, and faith, highlighting the consequences of sin and the power of God's forgiveness. [... more]

Manasseh, the son of King Hezekiah, is an example of apostasy, turning his back on the faith and leading Judah into idolatry and sin. Despite his wicked ways, Manasseh repents and is forgiven, but the people who followed him are accountable for their actions. This lesson highlights the consequences of sin and the importance of faithfulness to God's teachings. [... more]

The story of Manasseh, a king who rebelled against his father's faith and turned to idolatry, but later humbled himself and returned to God, serving as a lesson in the power of God's grace and the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. [... more]

Jacob's life is a story of striving for blessing, but ultimately, he realizes that God's favor is not based on merit, but on grace. He blesses his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh, crossing his hands to place the right hand of blessing on the younger son, Ephraim. This act symbolizes God's ability to bless those who don't deserve it, and it points to the gospel of Jesus Christ, who took the curse for us and gave us the right hand of blessing. [... more]

Blessing is a positive vision spoken in faith and accord with God's word that helps instill true identity and release destiny. Jewish fathers have been speaking the Ephraim and Manasseh blessing over their children for 3,700 years, but its significance and power have been overlooked. This ancient blessing holds the secret to finding favor in God's eyes and is a model for all blessing. [... more]

The unmerited favor of God is a fundamental concept in Christianity, opening doors and changing lives. Pastor Alan Wright discusses the power of blessing, rooted in faith and spoken in accord with God's word, and how it can be extended to others, releasing favor into their lives. [... more]

Blessing is a powerful concept that can change lives, saying to individuals that they are loved, accepted, and defined by their true identity in Christ. It's a word about freedom, forgiveness, and hope for the future, allowing people to live beyond their past troubles and disappointments. [... more]

God's promise of restoration and a fresh start is available to everyone, regardless of past troubles. By invoking the name Manasseh, which means forgotten all my troubles, we can live from now on with a sense of being restored and on a new vista, empowered by God's word and grace. [... more]

You are not defined by the pain of your past, but by the plans of God. God's triumphant providential plan can refine you and help you reign in life through Jesus Christ. [... more]

The blessing God offers everyone is to be like Ephraim and Manasseh, forgetting troubles and becoming twice as fruitful. This blessing is rooted in the mind of Christ and the Spirit of God, allowing individuals to live free from sinful responses to pain and trauma, and to fulfill their destiny in the world. [... more]

In the biblical story of Ephraim and Manasseh, a Hebrew patriarch's blessing transcends traditional expectations, revealing the power of God's promise and the universality of His blessing to all people, regardless of age or status. [... more]