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 […]
We get to see the beginnings of Judah’s family. This will be the line that will culminate in Jesus’s birth. And it doesn’t start off smooth. Moses, when writing Genesis through the Holy Spirit, steps away from Joseph for a moment. He turns our attention to Judah. Judah was the line God chose to bring […]
We shift focus from Jacob to Joseph now. Joseph is the dreamer of prophetic dreams and will also be an interpreter of such dreams; one day. Before we jump into Joseph’s story, I want to take a moment and acknowledge that I skipped right over the chapter with Esau’s descendants. This is NOT to say […]