Jacob is dying. His last act will be to prophecy to his sons regarding their futures. These are not personal futures but those of the tribes they father. This section of reading is heavy with meaning and questions. I do not feel competent to do it justice. I’m not going to address this in story […]
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 […]
We leave Joseph’s family for a bit to watch him as an overseer. He is wise beyond his years! His business acumen fills Pharaoh’s coffers to overflowing. When Pharaoh first had his dream and Joseph interpreted it, things changed in the land of Egypt. Plans went from day to day or year to year into […]
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 […]