So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” - Genesis 41:16 |
JosephJoseph was one of many sons of Jacob (later renamed Israel) He was given dreams by God and the ability to decipher them. He often dreamed of his rise to power but never knew his journey would begin with his brothers selling him to slave traders who would eventually cart him off to Egypt to be sold to one of Pharaoh's officers named Potiphar.
Genesis 37:12-36 |
Potiphar's WifeJoseph found favor in the eyes of Potiphar his master and was given a measure of freedom to govern Potiphar's house. Potiphar's wife began to long for Joseph. But Joseph's loyalty to his master has erupted a vengeful spirit within her.
Genesis 39:1 - 20 |
The Prison KeeperThere are many in the bible who are often too quickly overlooked. The prison keeper shares a momentary reflection on life in the prison since Joseph's arrival and his thoughts on how he got there.
Genesis 39:19 - 40:23 |
PharaohThere is a supernatural presence that has introduced itself through Pharaoh's dreams. The King of Egypt, now perplexed by the dreams, stays up all night pondering it's meaning and the force that brought it to him.
Genesis 41:1-36 |
The TaskmasterPharaoh has proclaimed a harsh decree against the Hebrew slaves that live in Egypt, in an effort to keep their growing population subdued. One task master struggles with the duty to take innocent life.
Exodus 1:22 |
Moses & The MurderIn spite of living a life of luxury in Egypt Moses contends with his conscience day by day watching his fellow Hebrews beaten and broken. The inner turmoil drives him to do something that will alter the course of mankind forever.
Exodus 2:11-14 |