Joseph’s brothers didn’t recognize him, but he definitely recognized both them and God’s hand in his life from the moment of his first dream to his place in Pharaoh’s court. Genesis 42 has much to teach us. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 42
Joseph’s faithfulness in the prison leads to an opportunity to give God glory in the place of power. Will you be found faithful wherever you are in life? Will you give credit to God? Learn from Joseph. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 41
Just because we feel trapped in a situation, doesn’t mean the Lord can’t intervene in a miraculous way. Joseph’s faithfulness, despite his circumstances, would lead to an open door in God’s time. The dreams reveal that time was now. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 40
Joseph has come a long way literally and spiritually from Dothan to Egypt. What is evident, despite the desperate circumstances of his life? God was with him. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 39
Babies are blessings even in the worst of circumstances. Genesis 38 reminds us that even in the midst of messy family stories, a baby can be chosen for a great purpose by a loving God. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 38
Sibling rivalries gone amok. That’s what set things in motion for the people of Israel to end up in Egypt and enslaved for over 400 years. What a story. Was God in control? Genesis has the answers. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 37
Chapter 36 of Genesis is all about Esau, his wives, his sons, his descendants, his land. Esau is Edom. Why is that important? … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 36
Before he could return to Bethel, Jacob had some spiritual spring cleaning that needed to be done. Are you keeping your house and heart clean before God? … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 35
When revenge or self-preservation motivate our solutions to problems, God will still have the last say in the matter. Jacob, Simeon, and Levi would all pay a price in how they handled the attack on Dinah. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 34
Genesis 33 has an unlikely hero. His name is Esau. If that has you curious, read this post. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 33