Gentle counsel

Karen Soole  |  Reviews
Date posted:  1 May 2013
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JOSEPH
His arms were made strong
By David C. Searle. Banner of Truth. 226 pages. £7.50
ISBN 978 1 848 711 655

It is always a joy to be in the company of a wise older Christian as they share their insights because they are saturated with Scripture.

This book, although centred on the life of Joseph, ranges across many areas of life, touching on temptation, suffering, trials, perseverance, failure, repentance, guilt, and faith. It is not a commentary on the life of Joseph, but instead uses Joseph as a type of Christ and an exemplar of faith. We journey constantly backwards and forwards to ancient Egypt with many diversions en route, to the gospel and on into church history. Some chapters take a theme from Genesis and then follow it in greater depth in the New Testament.

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