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Finally, after all this time, Joseph and his father Jacob are reunited! Jacob hadn’t seen him since he was 17
We should all take special heed to the parallels associated with Joseph's petitioning his brothers to "come down to me
Joseph may have allowed them to think he practiced divination with the silver cup to instill more fear in them—as
The deep feeling Joseph expresses when revealing himself to his brothers and reuniting with Benjamin provides us with a term
This is a great reminder to us that in our hardest and darkest moments, we do not always realize how
Joseph’s family comes to Egypt out of necessity during the famine. The next phase of Joseph’s dreams is fulfilled.
Explorers during the last century discovered a number of fascinating ancient inscriptions in the Middle East that provided confirmation of
Two years after interpreting the chief cupbearer's dream, Joseph is still in prison. We know that God has been with
God does not forget Joseph as He works out His ultimate plan through a series of seemingly unfortunate events. Fellow
As we read this story, it is important to see that God is always with Joseph through the ups and
Struggling to stay consistent with Bible study? These simple, real-life tips will help you build a habit that actually sticks—and
Standing at a crossroads in life? Discover how Moses’ final words in Deuteronomy reveal a powerful path forward—helping you move
![Person holding a Bible in front of their face](/sites/default/files/public/styles/fp_widescreen_768x432/public/what-does-the-bible-say-about-the-holy-spirit.jpg.webp?h=27d72b06&itok=tmfXGxLQ "The Bible reveals the Holy Spirit to be the "power" of God.")
"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of
The story of Judah and Tamar is of notable significance. It is placed here in the middle of Joseph's story
Potiphar is called “an officer of Pharaoh, and captain of the guard.” It is possible that he was a eunuch.
In Genesis 37, we come to the much-beloved story of Joseph. Verse 2 tells us that Joseph is 17 years
As with Abraham and Lot, Esau and Jacob had many animals and possessions, and the land could not support both
Rachel, Jacob’s beloved wife, dies while giving birth to her second son. A moment that is meant to be exciting
Being a counselor at United Youth Camps is one of the most rewarding service roles I’ve had the opportunity of
We don't all have the same experiences leading to baptism, but the Bible identifies some necessary steps in the process
God tells Jacob that He is “El Shaddai” (meaning God Almighty or God Most Powerful).
Jacob was concerned that the Canaanite tribes around them would hear what Simeon and Levi had done and would destroy
Actions have consequences. In this chapter we read of actions and consequences that affect all the men of Shechem as
