Joseph: A character study

Joseph: A character study

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Last published Thu, Mar 3, 2022

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An in-depth look a the Old Testament Bible hero Joseph. The beginning of his story is convoluted filled with drama, betrayal, lots of family pain.

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When 16-year-old Noah starts a tiny Bible study in his basement, he never expects it to grow beyond a few friends. But as word spreads, lives change-including a hardened drug dealer drawn to the group by something he can't explain. What starts small ignites into a movement, but with revival comes resistance. Persecution, doubt, and spiritual battles threaten to tear it all apart. Can Noah stay faithful as God uses him to spark something bigger than he ever imagined? A story of faith, and redemption. Are you willing to give your yes?

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