Video of the Day: Clip from the 1986 movie “Karate Kid II”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Joseph threw himself on his father and wept over him and kissed him. 2 Then Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So the physicians embalmed him, 3 taking a full forty days, for that was the time required for embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days, Genesis 50:1-3.
Biblical Connection:
Daniel grew up with a single mom after the death of his father. When Daniel moved to a new town as a teenager in Karate Kid I, Mr. Miyagi became his karate instructor. Although initially Daniel felt like he was being used to do household chores, Mr. Miyagi incorporated each task with a specific karate move. Over time, Mr. Miyagi became a mentor and second father to Daniel.
Joseph of the Old Testament and son of Jacob, Israel, had an unusual relationship with his siblings. Dreams and visions Joseph had as a child led to envy and jealousy, resulting in being sold into slavery. When Joseph’s brother staged his death to hide his disappearance, Israel believed Joseph was dead. Subsequently, when they were reunited in Egypt, this special bond grow. This explains the emotions displayed by Joseph when his father passed away.
Closing Song:
When my father passed away last spring, my first thought was whether or not my dad was saved. I can speculate, but I don’t know for sure. Today’s song focuses on Christians who know for sure about their eternal destination, 1 John 5:11-13. The next time you find yourself mourning for a loved one or preparing yourself, make the most of the time that you have to ensure you’ll be reunited in heaven.
by Jay Mankus
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