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Genesis 48 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jacob must do one more thing before he dies. He must bless his children – Joseph first. Chapter 48 is about Joseph’s blessing while Chapter 49 extends to the rest of the children.In a very strange operation, Jacob adopts Joseph’s two children Manasseh and Ephraim. He reorders things and the childrenContinueContinue reading “Genesis 48 Commentary”

Genesis 47 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The aged Jacob summons Joseph. If you are blessed to have aged parents you easily appreciate these summons. Aged men are full of them! Joseph must take leave from his national duties to attend to what appears to be a normal old man’s request.Jacob instructs Joseph (and not Reuben, Simeon orContinueContinue reading “Genesis 47 Commentary”

Genesis 45 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There are several very emotional points in the story of Joseph. Chapter 45 brings you tears. 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 himContinueContinue reading “Genesis 45 Commentary”

Genesis 44 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 the imprisonment of Benjamin? They all return to Egypt evenContinueContinue reading “Genesis 44 Commentary”

Genesis 43 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The food has run out and the brothers must make another trip to Egypt. Judah steps forward to try and convince his reluctant father to release Benjamin. The trip cannot be made without Benjamin. Simeon would not be released without Benjamin. Simply put, they cannot show up in Egypt without Benjamin.ContinueContinue reading “Genesis 43 Commentary”

Genesis 42 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The brothers arrive in Egypt. The mission is to buy food. Jacob is starving. Israel is in need of food. Egypt is the solution. Jacob’s God is going to provide for him from Joseph’s base in Egypt, by Joseph’s hand.The blessing that the brothers would bow down to Joseph comes toContinueContinue reading “Genesis 42 Commentary”

Genesis 41 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 41 is the largest chapter in Genesis in terms of size. Here we see Pharaoh dream. 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. The veryContinueContinue reading “Genesis 41 Commentary”

Genesis 40 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD takes charge of events in ordinary life to achieve His purposes. The dreams of the baker and the cup bearer are two events that are ordered by the LORD in order to achieve the LORD’S will. Chapter 40 is both transitional but also contains elements of importance by themselves.JosephContinueContinue reading “Genesis 40 Commentary”

Genesis 39 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 39 brings us back to Joseph. The LORD is with Joseph. Potiphar prospers as a result of Joseph’s presence. Joseph is living the blessing. Nations are being blessed because of Joseph.But the blessing isn’t going to have it easy. So Mrs. Potiphar comes into the picture. We are tempted toContinueContinue reading “Genesis 39 Commentary”

Genesis 38 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jacob’s line continues with the story of Judah. Jacob’s line began in chapter 37 with the story of Joseph. The story of Judah isn’t an interruption as we may easily conclude. It is not even meant to contrast the two main characters in Jacob’s line in terms of morality.The Bible takesContinueContinue reading “Genesis 38 Commentary”