Endings

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading As we reach the end of the lives of the Patriarchs, we first say goodbye to Jacob: Genesis 49:29-33  Then he commanded them and said to them, “I am to be gathered to my people; bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field … More Endings

The Test

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading What must that have been like for the brothers?  All these years living with the reality of having sold their brother into slavery, seeing the dreadful impact it had on their father, seeing also the youngest brother treasured all the more than Joseph had been.  Now, with the … More The Test

Meanwhile, Back in Canaan

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading In this portion of Genesis, it seems that Joseph turns out to be a vengeful man after all.  He treats his brothers roughly, even throws them in prison for three days before letting all but Simeon go.  Why keep Simeon?  If Joseph really is vindictive, Simeon might have … More Meanwhile, Back in Canaan

Dreams

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading Remember those dreams that Joseph had as a boy, those dreams that ticked off his brother enough to sell him into slavery?  Now we find out, God has also given Joseph the ability to interpret dreams.  But as you read these two chapters of Genesis, pay attention to … More Dreams

The Seduction

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading In this chapter of Genesis, we find how Joseph had matured.  He had become a man of great faith and courage, working hard to honor his God. As a result, God blessed his work, and Potiphar promoted him to steward his entire household. But while Potiphar was noticing … More The Seduction

When Bad Things Happen

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading This is one of the saddest times in the life of Jacob.  He goes from one tragedy to another in very short succession.  We could talk about how Jacob was a weak father and husband and brought much of this on himself.  It’s true.  He did.  The Bible … More When Bad Things Happen