Joseph is called to his father’s bedside because he is nearing the end of his life. Joseph brings his two sons with him for a special purpose. Before we get into our story there are a few questions I want to look at. I’m trusting the Holy Spirit will provide the answers as we go […]
Joseph is called on to make a promise by his father. Jacob has spent his life, or the majority of it in Canaan. That is where he wants to be laid to rest. ♥ ♦ ♥ Jacob was an old man when he came to Egypt to live. He knew his family’s history of long […]
Joseph has prepared a place for his family in the best of Egypt. Now he introduces them to Pharaoh. And Pharaoh gives them a job. When we left Joseph the last time he had just explained to his brothers about Egypt’s relationship with shepherds. He also informed them that they were to tell Pharaoh they […]
The family finally arrives in Egypt. Joseph directs them to the place they will now live. He also instructs them as to what to say when they are called before Pharaoh. ♥ ♦ ♥ The family is still two days journey away from Egypt when Jacob notices all the people. The famine is bringing more […]
“Everybody OUT!” This is the cry of Joseph after hearing Judah’s plea for Benjamin. His brothers have passed the test. Pharaoh even hears of this feat. We left last time with Judah pouring his heart out to ‘the man’ regarding his father and Benjamin. ‘The man’ had judged Benjamin guilty of theft by the evidence […]