Day 26 – Genesis 41-42
Talking Points The cupbearer didn't remember Joseph or his promise to him for two years - but God did! After two years, Joseph is called to interpret Pharaoh’s dream. It…
Talking Points The cupbearer didn't remember Joseph or his promise to him for two years - but God did! After two years, Joseph is called to interpret Pharaoh’s dream. It…
Talking Points In chapter 38, the story of Joseph is interrupted with the account of Judah and his sons and heirs. The story is filled with acts of disobedience and…
Talking Points Jacob moves to Bethel, the place where he originally encountered God. He calls for the people to put away their false worship. Again, God blesses Jacob and reconfirms…
Talking Points As Jacob returns home, he is fearful of meeting his brother, Esau. He prays, asking God to deliver him from his brother’s anger. He devises a plan to…
Talking Points Jacob has 12 sons, but his home is full of strife, jealousy, and competition, as they live in bigamous relationships and distrust of God and His plan. Yet,…
Talking Points Jacob, following Rebekah's leading, carries out a great deception of his father. As a result, he steals Esau's blessing. Esau vows to kill Jacob as soon as Isaac…
Talking Points Abraham remarries and has other children, yet the inheritance is given to Isaac.Isaac has two sons, Esau and Jacob. Jacob trades Esau out of his birthright and steals…
Talking Points Chapter 22 is a loaded chapter! God calls to and "tests" Abraham. He gives him exact instructions for the sacrifice of his beloved son, Isaac. In an act…
Talking Points Sodom is consumed in sexual lust and perversion. It overtakes the entire culture, "both young and old" (19:4). God promises a sure judgment of the city and warns…
Talking Points God had promised Abram and Sarai an heir. Without seeking the counsel of the Lord, and without trusting in His faithfulness to fulfill His promises, Sarai went out…