Monthly Archives: January 2012

In Genesis 43 Joseph’s family never returns to Egypt. They finish eating the provisions they had brought and Israel wants them to go for more. Judah reminds him that they cannot go to Egypt without Benjamin. Their father berates them … Continue reading →

As Genesis 41 opens Pharaoh is having disturbing dreams. He calls all of the interpreters in to figure out what the dreams are telling him but no one is able. The cupbearer remembers his time in prison and how Joseph … Continue reading →

In Genesis 39 we see that Joseph was the prime example of a person who when given lemons, makes lemonade. Joseph is taken to Egypt and sold into the service of Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh’s guard. Through the Lord’s … Continue reading →

Genesis 37 is the beginning of one of the best-known stories in the Bible. Jacob/Israel settles down in Canaan, the land of his father Isaac. Israel loves his son Joseph more than any of his other children. Joseph was the … Continue reading →

Our 21st century senses are often offended by the Old Testament texts we are reading. I find myself really disliking Jacob and the decisions he makes. It bothers me that he treats Leah so badly. While it is true that … Continue reading →

As Genesis 32 opens we find Jacob and his caravan returning to his homeland. He meets some angels and makes camp. Jacob sends some messengers on ahead to his brother Esau. He had fled his home after stealing his brother’s … Continue reading →

Soap operas have nothing on the Bible for plot twists. Genesis 30 opens in the middle of a baby battle between Rachel and Leah. Leah, of course has been blessed with 3 sons at this point and Rachel is barren. … Continue reading →

Before beginning with today’s blog I want to go back to a verse I missed in the first go around and just saw as I was preparing today’s Bible study. In Genesis 15, verse 6 states: “And he believed the … Continue reading →

At the end of the last chapter Rebekah begs Isaac not to let Jacob marry a Canaanite girl and convinces him to have Jacob go to Laban’s house. In Genesis 28 we see Isaac charging Jacob to go to Laban … Continue reading →

As Genesis 26 opens we feel like “it’s déjà vu all over again.” This time Isaac and his family are in the middle of a drought and go to King Abimelech’s land. Isaac tells Rebekah to say she is his … Continue reading →