Genesis

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

Genesis 40:1-4– Sometime while in prison an event took place that would lead to the promotion of Joseph to his destined position. Two officials of the king were thrown into Joseph=s prison. The cupbearer was an official who served drink to the king. He and the baker had to be trustworthy individuals. Perhaps some poison … Read more

Genesis 39:1-6 – We now return to Joseph, who is the focal point of the remainder of the book of Genesis. Joseph had been sold by the Ishmaelites to Potiphar the Captain of Pharaoh’s body guards. Joseph was an intelligent and personable young man and Potiphar recognized his abilities by promoting him. He not only … Read more

Genesis 38 – This chapter chronicles the history of the seed of the Messiah through Judah. The story of the other brothers is noticeably absent, and the silence is due in large measure to their treatment of Joseph. With the loss of Joseph Jacob must have conferred the right of the first born to Judah. … Read more

Genesis 37:1-4 This chapter begins with the assertion that Jacob like his father and grandfather, Abraham, lived as a sojourner or pilgrim in the land that was promised to them. We too are called to live in such a manner in order to be commended to God (Heb 11:8‑10). Nowhere in Scripture is it asserted … Read more

Genesis 35:1-4 – Following the events in Shechem it may have been that Jacob went to the Lord in prayer and confession of his failure and the failure of his family in their testimony to the people of Canaan. When God answered him, it was with instructions to move fifteen miles south to Bethel. Bethel … Read more