We know that Joseph can interpret dreams. The chief butler knows that Joseph can interpret dreams, he just forgot about helping him out after being restored to his position in Pharaoh’s house. Then after Pharaoh has troubling dreams, that his wise men and magicians are no help with, the chief Butler is like “Oh yeah, now I remember…”
Genesis 41
At the end of two full years, Pharaoh had a dream: and, behold, he stood by the river.
Continue readingThe events of Joseph’s life have brought him to a prison in Egypt for a reason. It may not seem like it, but this is the right time and right place for him to do God’s will. This seems like a good time to talk about theater as a metaphor for life.
Genesis 40 After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.
Continue readingIt may seem like Joseph just can’t catch a break but he is blessed by God so everything that he puts his hand to prospers. There is finally a lesson we can learn from one of these guys: it is better to please the LORD than to please men or women. Have we talked about Romans 8:28? The story of Joseph in Egypt gives off Romans 8:28 vibes.
Genesis 39
Joseph was brought down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmealites, who had brought him down there
Continue readingWe have seen some messed up stuff in Genesis already; we’re about to witness some more. Any person in the Bible that does anything seems to have some tragic or fatal character flaw. God uses messed up people because that’s the only kind there are. Just wait ’till you see what God’s makes out of this mess, though.
Genesis 38
At that time Judah went down from his brothers, and settled near a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.
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Well that won’t do. Fill your cup then fill your cup then refresh your spirit with a little Happy Monday goodness.
This is Happy Monday #582.
Continue readingGenesis 37 records a pivotal moment in the history of Israel. This is the beginning of how Israel winds up in Egypt for 400 years so that God can bring them out in the book of Exodus.
Genesis 35 tells us again that Jacob’s name was changed by God to Israel, and carefully lists his 12 sons grouping them with the mother of each. This information will be important throughout the history of the Hebrews/ Jews and of some importance to Christian scholars. You might want to bookmark that chapter and refer to again some time. Chapter 34 was about the defilement of Dinah and her brother’s violent response to it; some parts of the Bible are more useful to us than others. If you enjoyed the John Wick movies maybe this chapter is in your wheelhouse.
I don’t know what to tell you about Genesis 36. This chapter records the family history of Esau’s descendants.
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If you are unfamiliar with the Holy Nope, it’s basically Pastor Austin Keeler calling out foolishness on social media. I mean, he produces TikTok, YouTube Shorts and FB Reels that usually feature a short clip of someone on social offering up heresy or acting foolish in church. He uses comedy to draw attention to the fact the he is very serious about identifying the truth of scripture. He is pretty harsh on charismatics, women pastors and he is a hard line Calvinist. Which brings me to April Fools Day.
Continue readingRachel is going to have a second son, giving Jacob a total of 12, but dies in child birth. Isaac also dies at the end of this chapter but he was 180 years old; he lived to see Jacob return and be reconciled to his older brother Esau.
Genesis 35
Continue readingSometimes to make stories from the Bible suitable for Children’s Church or Veggie Tales videos, the details get a little bit sanitized. There are no coloring pages or VBS skits for Genesis chapter 34. This is certainly not the most shocking or the most violent chapter we will read but you do want to brace yourself, it’s not exactly safe for work either. Maybe read the first few verses before you start the player.
Genesis 34
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The Master's Table 