The chapter flows directly out of the previous one. Joseph again picks a fight in order to keep Benjamin by his side and is committed to getting to the bottom…
Finally, one of the brothers steps forward and begins to lead them. Judah, Leah's fourth-born son, rises to the occasion. Israel speaks foolishly, asking Judah to walk into Egypt as…
Kindness is sometimes revenge, though revenge was not Joseph's motive in dealing with his long-lost brothers. Jacob Learned There is a leadership vacuum in the family, at a time when…
The chapter is biographically rich, with Joseph's excitement easily felt. One example is verse 14, where the text mentions being quickly taken out of the pit, with a special mention…
There are many impressive qualities about Joseph, one of them is his sheer resilience. God simply put inside Joseph the right stuff and shaped it as a potter does clay,…
The chapter is an epic short story, full of literary brilliance, with a dynamic beginning, middle, and end. Brought Down To Egypt Egyptian history is convoluted, academics agree on almost…
Rick Soto is the Founding Pastor of The Ranch Church located in the gorgeous wine country of Santa Barbara California. His Church owns a 63 acre Vineyard and Farm, full of vines, goats, and horses. He loves writing about the Word of God.