These blog posts are based on the story of Joseph from Genesis 37 – 50.
Forgiving others frees us from our own self-made prison. In our reading today Joseph has forgiven his brothers, but will they believe him? Genesis 45:3-11 Joseph Reveals His Identity Joseph could stand it no longer. There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was …
Joseph’s brothers had come to Egypt to purchase grain not realizing Joseph was the one who they were purchasing it from. As you read the story think how you would react in Joseph’s place? Also think about how Jesus would respond. Would you be merciful or filled with bitterness and revenge? Let’s see what Joseph …
When Jacob heard that grain was available in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you standing around looking at one another? 2 I have heard there is grain in Egypt. Go down there, and buy enough grain to keep us alive. Otherwise we’ll die.” 3 So Joseph’s ten older brothers went down to Egypt to buy …
Christians understand that God is sovereign over all that happens. In our story today we see the sovereignty of God in the life of Joseph as we look at Genesis 41:1-39. Summary of passage: Two years after Joseph interpreted the cupbearer and the baker’s dreams, Pharaoh had a dream where 7 cows emerged from the Nile River …
Joseph had been through difficult times in prison, but the Lord was with him. While in prison he was able to befriend the cup-bearer and baker who were in prison with him. Because of their friendship, both felt comfortable sharing their dreams with Joseph. The Lord had given Joseph wisdom to interpret the dreams. Joseph …
While Joseph was in prison, the cup-bearer and the baker both had dreams that Joseph interpreted with the Lord’s help. The Lord gave revelation that the cup-bearer would be restored, and the Baker would be hung. Everything happened just as Joseph had said. Within three days the cup-bearer was restored, and the baker hung. The …
While they were in prison, Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker each had a dream one night, and each dream had its own meaning. 6 When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. 7 “Why do you look so worried today?” he asked them. 8 And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but …
What would it be like to be Joseph in prison in Egypt? God was with him, but would he extend that same grace to others? This is our story today from Genesis 40:1-8. Some time after this, the cupbearer of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord the king of Egypt. 2 Pharaoh …
Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers and was purchased by Potiphar one of Pharaoh’s officials. As a slave the Lord was with Joseph and he rose through the ranks in Potiphar’s household. Everything seemed to be going well until Potiphar’s wife falsely accused Joseph of trying to rape her. 19 When …
Even though Joseph did not fall into temptation with Potiphar’s wife, her false accusations now land him in the dungeon. When he thought he could not go any lower than a slave, Joseph finds himself in a lower place as a prisoner. If I were Joseph I would have been greatly discouraged at this point …