Selling the Obedient Son — Genesis 37:12–36

About this episode

Pastor Tom Pfingsten discusses the theme of obedience in the context of Genesis 37:12–36.

Series: MEANT FOR EVIL Pastor Tom Pfingsten preached "Selling the Obedient Son" on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fallbrook, California. The Big Idea: Beholding Christ’s obedience for us is what gives us the joy to obey when God asks difficult things.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Pfingsten

Topics covered

• obedience
• faith
• Christian teachings
• sacrifice
• joy in obedience

Keywords

• obedient son
• Genesis
• Christianity
• Pastor Tom Pfingsten
• Emmanuel Baptist Church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emmanuel Baptist Church

Books & works: Selling the Obedient Son, MEANT FOR EVIL, Genesis 37:12–36

Places: Fallbrook

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