Pharaoh has ordered all the Hebrew male babies killed. There is a hidden treasure waiting in the bulrushes. This treasure is hidden from death and hides a future for Israel. Moses was one of at least three children. He had an older brother and sister. Apparently, the edict for killing male children wasn’t in effect […]
Joseph and his brothers are long dead. A new Pharaoh arises in Egypt who is afraid of the Israelites. He places a heavy burden on them to try and control them. The family of Israel has grown exponentially since their arrival in Egypt. Now, they outnumber the Egyptians. God keeps blessing them in this area. […]
Joseph’s death is the last we will hear from the family of Israel for some time. Joseph’s death will be observed by ALL of Egypt. Joseph has returned to Egypt after burying his Abba in Canaan. He had sworn to do this before his Abba died. Joseph will live another 54 years after the death […]
Jacob has said the last words he will ever say to his sons. Joseph is the first to weep for Jacob. But all Egypt joins him and his family in mourning Jacob’s passing. Jacob has just finished giving a prophecy/blessing to each of his sons. He also gave them instructions for his burial. While they […]
Jacob is at the end of his life. Before dying, he gives blessings to Joseph’s son. Jacob also speaks prophecies and blessings into the lives of all his sons. Our bible separates the blessings of Joseph’s sons from that of Jacob’s sons. I’m not certain if these ‘blessing sessions’ were back-to-back or on different days. […]