Lessons

Genesis 50:1-3 – Joseph fell upon his father after he died and wept. Joseph no doubt believed firmly in the resurrection but the loss of a loved one still engenders deep sorrow. The day is coming when according to the Scriptures there will be no more sorrow or crying, but until then death causes sorrow … Read more

Genesis 49:1-2 – This chapter begins one of the most interesting and significant portions of Scripture. It is a prophetic picture of events that will unfold in the nation of Israel through the sons of Jacob. It is similar in scope and setting to the words of Noah upon his sons (Genesis 9:24-27), These pronouncements … Read more

Genesis 48:1-4 – Jacob’s servant sensing that his death was near called for his son Joseph to come to his side. Joseph came with his two sons that they too might be with their grandfather in his last days. The other sons no doubt were also called. When Jacob learned that Joseph was coming he … Read more

Genesis 47:1-6 – Joseph could not assign the land of Goshen to his family unless Pharaoh gave his blessing. So he took some of his brothers and came before Pharaoh. Joseph explains that his family has come and that they are presently dwelling in the land of Goshen. Pharaoh asked them what they did for … Read more

Genesis 45:1-3 – Joseph is overcome with emotion as he realizes that his brothers truly have repented of the harm that they did him, and their father Jacob. He further sees that they would be willing to exchange their lives for their brother Benjamin. He dismisses his servants so that he can be alone with … Read more

Genesis 44:1-6 – Joseph had his servants load up their bags with as much food as possible and put their money back in their sacks. He also put his own personal drinking cup in the sack of Benjamin. When they had left Joseph sent his servants to detain them and ask them why they treated … Read more

Genesis 43:1-5 – In God’s provision the famine became so great that they were forced to do something. This is what it was going to take to make Jacob willing to allow his son Benjamin to go down to Egypt. Joseph was not going to be assured that no harm had befallen his brother until … Read more

Genesis 33:1-7 – Immediately following this encounter Jacob=s sees Esau approaching with his 400 men. He quickly arranges his wives in an order that seems to protect those whom he loves most, and then goes ahead to meet Esau. In the custom of meeting a king Jacob bows 7 times as a token of respect … Read more

Genesis 42:1-4 With the exception of Genesis 38 we have no idea what has been happening to the sons of Israel. For over twenty years they were keeping the lie of what they did to their brother Joseph to themselves. No doubt they must have wondered and also reckoned that sooner or later their actions … Read more

Genesis 41:1-7 – Dreams played a significant role in the life of Joseph. In earlier years it was his dreams that gave him insights into his future and infuriated his brothers. His interpretation of dreams and his naively sharing them with his brothers angered them so much that they sold him into Egypt. It was … Read more