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Genesis 46 Commentary Now the LORD speaks! The LORD had known all along (these many years) that Joseph was not dead but alive. Strange. This is itching information you want to quickly pass on to a friend but the LORD is long-suffering. Yes, long-suffering.The LORD speaks about the exodus. Again these are events arranged byContinueContinue reading “Genesis 46 Commentary”

Genesis 45 Commentary There are several very emotional points in Joseph’s story. Chapter 45 brings you tears, literally. The emotions climax here. Joseph makes himself known. The brothers are stunned! But Joseph knows far more than the immediate emotions of reunion or of even possible past recollections to be distracted.The LORD sent him (via theContinueContinue reading “Genesis 45 Commentary”

Genesis 44 Commentary We have a game being played on the brothers. But it’s not purposeless. These events are transforming lives. The brothers who easily dispensed of Joseph, all and in unison tear their clothes as they lament their predicament. How can they stand Benjamin’s imprisonment? They all return to Egypt even when only BenjaminContinueContinue reading “Genesis 44 Commentary”

Genesis 43 Commentary The food has run out and the brothers must make another trip to Egypt. Judah steps forward to try to convince his reluctant father to release Benjamin. The trip cannot be made without Benjamin. Simeon would not be released without Benjamin. “I myself will guarantee his safety; you can hold me personallyContinueContinue reading “Genesis 43 Commentary”

Genesis 42 Commentary The brothers arrive in Egypt – a food-buying mission. Jacob is starving. Israel needs food. Egypt is the solution. Jacob’s God will provide for him from Joseph’s base in Egypt, by Joseph’s hand.The blessing that the brothers would bow down to Joseph comes to fruition. The dream wasn’t silly, after all!“May nationsContinueContinue reading “Genesis 42 Commentary”

Genesis 41b Commentary Not all problems can be eliminated – especially the ones the LORD initiates! The famine stays. But how is the problem solved? Management. The issue will be managed. Seven = seven. The equation reminds the saint not to waste the seven years of plenty. One lost year means one full year ofContinueContinue reading “Genesis 41b Commentary”

Genesis 41 Commentary Pharaoh dreams. The dreams are interpreted. Joseph is appointed prime minister. The seven years of abundance come and are swiftly followed by seven years of famine. The chapter ends with Israel blessing the nations. We have a long but interesting chapter! The last verse of 41 is the starting point – theContinueContinue reading “Genesis 41 Commentary”

Genesis 40 Commentary The LORD takes charge of events in ordinary life to achieve His purposes. The dreams of the baker and the cupbearer are two events ordered by the LORD to accomplish the LORD’s will. Chapter 40 is both transitional but also contains elements of importance by themselves.Joseph is confined; the blessing is notContinueContinue reading “Genesis 40 Commentary”

Genesis 39b Commentary You cannot have a beautiful Rachel for a mother and be ugly! Joseph is truly Rachel’s son – well-built and handsome. Add the rich deposits of intelligence and wisdom and you have a model man! Divine expo, Joseph is the exhibit!But he is a god-fearing man. Sorry, Mrs. Potiphar.Yes, we get it.ContinueContinue reading “Genesis 39b Commentary”

Genesis 39 Commentary “… and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” 12v3.The Abrahamic blessing had this important line to it. The nations receive the blessing of the LORD as they associate with Joseph. We saw how Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob provided a conduit for the blessing of the nations.There is more toContinueContinue reading “Genesis 39 Commentary”