Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
Jacob: blessing his sons, gathered to his people
Genesis 49. This passage reveals the strong connection that Jacob had with his sons. He knew them — their spiritual character. He had been given insight into their destiny. He also felt a spiritual connection with his loved ones who … Continue reading
Joseph: the legacy of Israel
Genesis 47:27-48:22 In his parting days, Jacob seeks a promise from Joseph that he would not be buried in Egypt. He knows that their stay in Egypt was God’s will, but only his temporary will. Later he blessed Joseph’s two … Continue reading
Joseph: humility and integrity
Genesis 47:13-26. The story of Joseph is more than how he saved his family from drought and brought them to Egypt. He shows humility and absence of greed when he continues to serve Pharaoh even when he holds the fate … Continue reading
Joseph: grace and integrity
Genesis 46:1-47:12. Joseph’s integrity was such that – in spite of the fact that Egyptians despised shepherds – Pharaoh gave Jacob and his family the best of the land. Also, Pharaoh ordered that Joseph appoint someone in his family to … Continue reading
Joseph: sent on a mission
Genesis 45. Joseph’s revelation of himself before his brothers could definitely have gone another way. He could have used the opportunity to inflict terror and vengeance upon them. Instead, he shows godly consideration. He removes all the bystanders so that … Continue reading
Joseph: a test for his brothers
Genesis 44. Joseph’s cruel test of his brothers reveals their heart. They feel the guilt over what they had done to him, and they feel concern for their father – whom they have also wronged. Time had not erased the … Continue reading
Joseph: a feast for his brothers
Genesis 43. The brothers returned to Egypt with Benjamin, not knowing whether they would live or die – since the money they had given the governor before had been secretly put back into their bags. Zaphenath-paneah had ordered that they … Continue reading
Joseph: “there comes a reckoning”
Genesis 42. Joseph’s ten brothers go to Egypt to buy food during the famine and encounter governor Zaphenath-paneah. He appears to mistrust them, and takes Simeon as prisoner. He insists that they return to Canaan and fetch their youngest brother, … Continue reading
Joseph: sons of prosperity
Genesis 41:37-57. After so many years of slavery and poverty – Joseph finally gets to be free. The true test of his character begins. He talked about God a lot while he was down in the pit. What does he … Continue reading
Joseph: out of the pit
Genesis 41:1-36. Joseph had been retrieved from a pit and sold to slave traders. That is how he wound up in Egypt. He was wrongfully accused by his master’s wife, and thrown into another “pit” – a prison. Years later, … Continue reading
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