Joseph’s brothers are on their way home to get their father and families. Then they are off to Egypt as a full company, where Joseph eagerly awaits their arrival. This is a long journey. This is the second time nine of the brothers have made it. Last time this portion of the journey was a […]
The big reveal is about to begin. “Everybody OUT!” This is the cry of Joseph after hearing Judah’s plea for Benjamin. Joseph is ready to ‘take off his mask’ and finally let his brothers see him. We left last time with Judah pouring his heart out to ‘the man’ regarding his father and Benjamin. ‘The […]
Joseph’s brothers have just finished an amazing meal and been reunited with their brother, Simeon. On their way home heart stopping fear grips them as Benjamin is taken away in chains. Joseph is not through with his brothers. He has to KNOW that their hearts have changed. He has seen their devotion to one another […]
We left Jacob and his sons in a heated discussion. ‘The man’ in Egypt wouldn’t see them again without Benjamin or release Simeon. But Jacob refused to let him go. He was not about to lose his other favorite son. Something just struck me as I was preparing to get into today’s reading. Benjamin had […]
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 […]