Genesis 39:2 "...he was a successful man..." Reminds me of Daniel. Young man, away from home due to forces he couldn't control, had every reason to doubt God, but chose instead to be true to Him. God rewarded that faithfulness. I've often wondered why situations in my life weren't as successful as Joseph's and Daniel's. …
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Bible Study Notes on Genesis 38 – 20161214
Genesis 38:1 "...at that time..." Have just seen Joseph sold into slavery. Not sure how much time as passed, but shouldn't be long after. 2 "...daughter...Canaanite...Shua...married her..." Son of Jacob doing the same thing as Esau, intermarrying with the Canaanites. 6 "...took a wife for Er his firstborn..." Not sure of the marrying age, but …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 37 – 20161211
Genesis 37:2 "...lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah..." The brothers were the sons of the two handmaidens. I wonder if Joseph had been put in charge of them due to the standing of his mother as one of Jacob's primary wives. It says he was feeding the flock with …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 36 – 20161208
Genesis 36:1 "...Esau, who is Edom" Given name of Esau, referred to as Edom or red. Commentaries say reference to his color when he was born, but also possibly a reference to the red stew which he traded for his birthright. His descendants are referred to as Edomites. 6-8 "...Esau...went to a country away from …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 35 – 20161206
Genesis 35:1 "...go up to Bethel..." After all that had happened in the last chapter, God instructs Jacob to return to where he first met Him. A good lesson for all to learn. When we have messed up life by doing things our way and leaving God out, He is merciful with us and allows …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 34 – 20161204
Genesis 34:1 "...went out to see the daughters of the land" Jacob has somewhat settled in Shechem. His daughter goes out to visit the other young ladies in the area. 3 "His soul was strongly attracted to Dinah..." The text makes it appear that Shechem became attached to Dinah after he raped her. But commentaries …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 33 – 20161201
Genesis 33:1 "...Esau was coming..." Esau had passed through all of the flocks and herds which Jacob had sent to meet him. Jacob doesn't know if Esau will greet him or try to kill him. 3 "...he crossed over before them..." Jacob separated his wives and children, but he went before all of them to …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 