Jan 31, 2021
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, including the account of
Joseph’s death and his instruction about what to do with his
bones.
Exodus is clearly a continuation of the story of Genesis since the...
Jan 30, 2021
GENESIS 49-50:
In
yesterday's reading in Genesis, 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 how he got
that idea.)
JOB 30:
In
the book of Job...
Jan 29, 2021
Welcome back for Day 29 in our reading plan.
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 in Job 28, we heard the chapter in
praise of God’s wisdom. I think NLT is right attributing
this...
Jan 28, 2021
GENESIS 46:
In
yesterday’s two chapters of Genesis, Joseph's brothers went back to
Egypt with Joseph's younger brother, Benjamin. 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:
Today’s chapter in Job and...
Jan 27, 2021
GENESIS 44-45:
Yesterday we heard of Joseph's brothers on
their first and second trips to Egypt.
At the end of chapter 43, Joseph’s giving wine without limit might be considered as the typical generosity of a wealthy host. The GNT and NET say that Joseph’s brothers became drunk. But under these circumstances, I very...