Bible

Holiness is not limited to one sphere.

In claiming power over human lives, a murderer denies that God alone possesses that power.

The images of the angel of God and the pillar of cloud accompanying the Israelites in the desert raise questions about effective leadership.

The glorification of God in the Song at the Sea provides us with several models of attaining spirituality.

Moses and Aaron play complementary roles in communicating God's message of redemption to both the Children of Israel and to Pharaoh.

As the Israelites transition from being servants of Pharaoh to servants of God, they acknowledge that God will instruct them in how to best serve God.

The complicated beginnings of the Exodus from Egypt establish the expectation that redemption is often not a smooth process.

Jacob blessed his sons, not only according to each of their characters, but also with a unique piece of himself.

In naming his sons, Joseph communicates his thoughts on living in Egypt, alone and distant from his family.

Joseph used his position of rulership to help his brothers develop coping skills for their upcoming exile.

We should strive to emulate Abraham and Isaac rather than emulating Laban, who compartmentalized his values.

Jacob sends Esau the message that despite having lived with Laban, he has kept the commandments and learned to stand up to powerful figures.