The famine is all over, even in the land of Canaan. Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph recognizes them but they don’t recognize him. People have been coming from far off lands to buy grain in Egypt. The famine is not a localized event. On this eventful day, ten of Joseph’s […]
Joseph has just been given charge over all of Egypt. For the next 7 years, ALL of Egypt will be growing grain a plenty! And Joseph calls for a portion of it. There is no way Joseph came up with this plan on the spot on his own. It had to be Spirit inspired. Joseph […]
We see Pharaoh’s dreams and their interpretation by God. Joseph has been waiting two years since he interpreted the cup bearer’s and the baker’s dreams. When Joseph interpreted the dreams for his fellow prisoners, he only asked for one thing in return. That the cup bearer would mention him to Pharoah. In my mind, I […]
While serving in the prison Joseph tends to other prisoners. He sees to all their needs and even offers God’s interpretation of their dreams. Joseph is no stranger to dreams. He was called “the Dreamer” by his brothers for the dreams he shared with them. The dreams he shared with his brothers were so understandable […]
We join Joseph in Egypt in his first position. He is purchased by Potiphar as a household servant. Joseph serves faithfully as long as he is there. Joseph is purchased right away by one of Pharaoh’s highest officers. Potiphar was the captain of the guard. He came as a slave for sale to any who […]