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

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading Having seen that they had truly changed, that they were willing to take Benjamin’s place, Joseph could no longer contain himself.  Watch how Joseph treats his brothers now that he can reveal his true identity.  Watch for his tenderness and forgiveness. Read Genesis 45-46:7: ESV – Genesis 45 … More The Reunion – Welcome to Egypt

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

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

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

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

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading Before carrying on with Joseph’s story, we take a quick break to read a series of events from the life of Judah. In today’s reading you will hear about a practice commonly found in the Bible.  It is called the ‘levirate’ law [aka, the brother-in-law law].  If a … More Bad Choices Leading to Desperate Choices

Part 1 – Flexibility Training – Reading Now that Laban was no longer a constant source of struggle, he remembered what he left behind.  The match with Laban was just a warmup.  Now he faced the main event – the match against Esau.  Last time we saw Esau, he was threatening to kill Jacob for … More Taking it to the mats with Jacob