Tag Archives: Genesis 45

this is too much

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 45:16-28 16 Then the report was heard in Pharaoh’s house, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” and it delighted Pharaoh and his servants. 17 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: load your donkeys and go back to … Continue reading →

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seeing the mission

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 45:1-15 1 Then Joseph could no longer restrain himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one remained with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 And … Continue reading →

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Joseph: sent on a mission

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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