Scripture: When Jacob learned that there was grain for sale in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” And he said, “Behold, I have heard that there is grain for sale in Egypt. Go down and buy grain for us there, that we may live and not die.” Genesis 42:1-2 […]
Credit Where Credit is Due
Scripture: Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.” Genesis 41:25 ESV Observation: As the story progresses, we see just how far Joseph has come in understanding God’s purpose and timing. When he was just seventeen, he naively shared two dreams from the […]
One Step at a Time
Scripture: Some time after this, the cupbearer of the king of Egypt and his baker committed an offense against their Lord the king of Egypt. And Pharaoh was angry with his two officers… and he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison where Joseph was confined… After […]
Leaning on Our Faithful Lord
Scripture: But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. Genesis […]
Avoid Appearances of Impropriety
Scripture: But one day, when he went into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house was there in the house, she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand and fled and got out of the house. Genesis 39:11-12 ESV […]
Seeking Forgiveness Begins with God
Scripture: He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9 ESV Observation: Chapter 39 onward covers the rest of Joseph’s life in the land of Egypt, as […]
