Tag Archives: Genesis 37

three ruined outfits

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 37:29-36 29 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not in the pit, he tore his clothes 30 and he came back to his brothers and said, “The boy is gone, and I, where can … Continue reading →

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rough paths

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 37:12-28 12 Now his brothers went to tend their father’s flock near Shechem. 13 And Israel said to Joseph, “Are not your brothers tending the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.” And he said to … Continue reading →

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the courage to dream

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 37:1-11 Jacob lived in the land of his father’s travels, in the land of Canaan. 2 These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was tending the flock with his brothers. He was a boy with … Continue reading →

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Israel: losing the favorite son

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 37.   Israel had many sons, but Joseph was his favorite.  Imagine the sorrow he must have felt when his other sons brought him the coat that he had given Joseph – battered and bloodied.  No wonder he put on … Continue reading →

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