Tag Archives: Genesis 44

a pledge of safety

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 44:19-34 19 My master asked his servants, saying, ‘Do you have a father, or another brother?’ 20 And we said to my master, ‘We have a father, an old man, and a younger brother, the child of his old … Continue reading →

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only those who love the Father

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 44:6-18 6 When he caught up with them, he said these words to them. 7 They answered him, “Why does my master speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing! 8 … Continue reading →

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facing challenging moments

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 43:27 – 44:5 27 And he asked about their welfare and said, “Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?” 28 They said, “Your servant our father is alright; he is still … Continue reading →

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Joseph: a test for his brothers

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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