We are now moving to the big reveal in the story. Joseph is now almost reunited with his younger brother and there is evidence of repentance on his brothers’ part but they still do not know his true identity. Read Genesis 44 Joseph gives instructions to his steward to again provide fo the brothers and… Continue reading The switch
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Mystery revealed
Now that Judah has revealed his heart and demonstrated repentance, how will Joseph respond? Is it time for him to make full disclosure? Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph is overcome with emotion and can no longer hide his feelings. He sends out the Egyptians with him and begins to weep. It seems that Joseph’s apartment is… Continue reading Mystery revealed
Before the throne my surety stands
Now it is Simeon’s turn to seemingly be left forgotten. Jacob is loath to let the brother return however the severe and ongoing famine will soon force his hand. Read Genesis 43 The famine continues in severity and the family eventually run out of food. The brothers beg Jacob to let them return to Egypt… Continue reading Before the throne my surety stands
A sort of reunion
There is one thing missing from the jigsaw. Joseph has been exalted to a high position but he remains exiled from his family. His original dreams indicated that his own family would bow down to him and recognise his authority. This has not happened yet and does not look like happen. How will God bring… Continue reading A sort of reunion
You raise me up
Despite God acting in the prison cell, Joseph remains in prison, forgotten about. His brother Reuben had of course failed to come back to rescue him from the pit, now the cupbearer fails to remember to help. How could God’s promises come true. Read Genesis 41 Now Pharoah himself is troubled by dreams. First seven… Continue reading You raise me up
Prison
It had seemed like Joseph had fallen as low as possible when he found himself sold as a slave in Egypt. Yet, now he had fallen further still, just when things had looked like they were on the way up again. He now finds himself falsely accused, treated as a criminal and in prison. At… Continue reading Prison
Tempted
The story now switches back to Egypt where Joseph has been sold by the traders. If Judah had failed the test and so was not vindicated or justified when it came to relationships, how would Joseph fare? Read Genesis 39:1-20 The traders sell Jospeh to Potiphar, a commander in the Egyptian army. It seems that… Continue reading Tempted
A murky tale
The focus on Joseph’s story means that Genesis 38 tends to be skipped over a bit which is a shame. The story of Judah and Tamar is crucial both to the unfolding Bible story line and to what is happening with Joseph. We leave Jacob’s favoured son for a time, sold into slavery in Egypt. … Continue reading A murky tale
Sold
Joseph continues to work for his father. However, there is no doubt that the combination of the bad reports he was passing back to his dad, the favour shown by Jacob and the dreams made for an uneasy working relationship between the brothers. Read Genesis 37:12-36 Jacob sends Joseph to check in on his brothers… Continue reading Sold
The dreamer
God had promised the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:1-3). Although Abraham and Sarah, his wife were childless, God had promised them a son. When the boy finally arrives, he is named Isaac which plays on the idea of laughter. Isaac has twins, Esau and Jacob but although slightly younger by… Continue reading The dreamer
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