Tag: Joseph

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 45:1-15 TO CHEW ON: “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.” Genesis 45:5 After hearing Judah’s offer to take Benjamin’s place, Joseph knew his brothers were changed. ...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 42:1-17 TO CHEW ON: “Joseph said to them, ‘It is just as I told you: You are spies! And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.’” (Genesis 42: 14,15)Joseph was made a ruler in EgyptThe...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 41:1-16, 39,40 TO CHEW ON: “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has made this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be great...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 39:7-23 TO CHEW ON: “But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.” (Genesis 39:20b,21) Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? That’s what happened to Joseph. At...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 37:12-36 TO CHEW ON: “... So Joseph went after his brothers and found them near Dothan. But they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him.” (Genesis 37:17b,18) Joseph’s brothers were far away from home, herding their father’s flocks. One ...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 46:28-34 TO CHEW ON: "Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father, and wept for a long time." Genesis 46:29 Have you ever been separated from people you love? Perha...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 37:1-11 TO CHEW ON: “His brothers were jealous of him (Joseph), but his father kept the matter in mind.” Genesis 37:11 Joseph was his dad’s favorite. Joseph’s brothers knew this because their dad made Joseph a special coat.Joseph also had dreams. In them his brothers and par...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 40:1-23 TO CHEW ON: “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.” (Genesis 40:14) - Maybe the teacher will forget about giving the test.- Maybe the new kid will turn out to be my friend. When we’re n...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 44:1-13,33-34 TO CHEW ON: “’Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers. How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery that would come on my father...