Author Archives: Anita Stuart-Steva

Exodus 9 seems a little like the movie “Groundhog Day” in relation to Exodus 8. We are still seeing God tell Moses and Aaron to go to Pharaoh; Pharaoh refuse to let the people go; God rain down some plague … Continue reading →

Moses has just complained to God about Pharaoh and doubts that he can change Pharaoh’s mind because of his inability to speak. In Exodus 7 God tells what is going to happen. Moses will speak all that God commands and … Continue reading →

In Exodus 5 Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh and tell him that the Lord, the God of Israel wants him to let the people of Israel go and worship Him. Unlike the pharaoh in Joseph’s day who acknowledged God, … Continue reading →

In Exodus 3 Moses is out with his father-in-law’s sheep. He sees a bush that is burning, but is not consumed and he decides to go see it. As Moses approaches God speaks to him out of the bush. God … Continue reading →

Exodus 1 begins a new chapter in the life of God’s chosen people. It is takes place about 400 years after the time of Joseph. The Israel’s descendants are living in the land of Goshen and have prospered. The current … Continue reading →

As we begin Genesis 49 we finally reach the closing scenes of the beginning of the Bible. Jacob gathers his sons around him and addresses each one of them, those who become the twelve tribes of Israel. Although Reuben should … Continue reading →

In Genesis 47 Joseph brings some of his brothers to meet Pharaoh. They offer themselves as servants to Pharaoh and explain that they are in Egypt because of the famine. Pharaoh offers them the best land in Egypt. He sees … Continue reading →

When we last left the story Joseph was trying his hardest to keep up the front and be hard on his brothers but as Genesis 45 opens Joseph can’t take it any longer. He sends his staff away and lets … Continue reading →

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 →