Jan 31, 2024
EXODUS 1:
Yesterday we wrapped up Genesis with Jacob's
very prophetic blessings for each of his sons. Then we heard of the
conclusion after Jacob was buried and finally Joseph
died.
Exodus is clearly a continuation of the story of Genesis, since the first word in the Hebrew text is ‘And’. Tradition holds that Moses...
Jan 30, 2024
GENESIS 49-50:
In yesterday's reading, Jacob blessed Pharaoh, Joseph lead
powerfully during the worst of the famine, and Jacob blessed
Ephraim and Manasseh— putting the younger Ephraim above his older
brother. (And if you remember Jacob's story, you'll know where he
got that idea.)
JOB 30:
In the GNT, this is the 2nd...
Jan 29, 2024
GENESIS 47-48:
In yesterday's reading, Jacob arrived in Egypt with his family.
Excluding more extended family, the whole group numbered 70 people
at that time.
JOB 29:
Yesterday we heard the chapter in praise of God’s wisdom, which GNT
attributes to Zophar. Today Job speaks of his former blessings, in
the first of...
Jan 28, 2024
GENESIS 46:
In yesterday’s two chapters, Joseph's brothers went back to Egypt
with Benjamin, Joseph's younger brother. Joseph contrived a
creative way to reveal his identity. When Pharaoh heard about
Joseph's brothers, he helped provide for Jacob's family to come to
Egypt.
JOB 28:
Did
you notice in yesterday’s...
Jan 27, 2024
GENESIS 44-45:
Yesterday we heard of Joseph's brothers on their first and second
trips to Egypt. [GNT only: Regarding my comment in yesterday’s
podcast about Joseph giving wine without limit, it is likely that
He was showing the normal generosity of a wealthy host. I very much
doubt that under these circumstances his...