Genesis 47:1 "...Joseph went and told Pharaoh..." Introduction of his family to Pharaoh. Wonder what all was going through Joseph's mind. His actions seem to show that he understood that his family was not to assimilate in Egypt, but stay separate. 4 "...We have come to dwell in the land...the famine is severe in the …
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Bible Study Notes on Genesis 46 – 20170104
Genesis 46:1 "...came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices..." Stop along the way to worship. He took time for God, and God used the time to share with him. 4 "I will go down with you to Egypt..." Can we fear to go anywhere on this planet knowing that God is with us as we go? …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 45 – 20170101
Genesis 45:1 "...could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him..." Most likely an understatement. I'm sure he had trouble keeping his emotions in check the whole time. They're not mentioned until here, but there must have been attendants with him, other Egyptians. He apparently didn't want to lose decorum in front of …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 44 – 20161229
Genesis 44:1 "...put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack" Not sure why he did this again since his steward has already told his brothers that he returned their money earlier. Commentary suggests returning the money the first time was to show kindness to Jacob. The second time was probably to show that …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 43 – 20161227
Genesis 43:2 "...when they had eaten up the grain..." Once they consumed what they had, the urgency returned. Jacob will be confronted with the decision he didn't want to consider. 9 "I myself will be surety for him..." Judah actually shows some character. Somewhat prophetic for him to be the guarantee for his brother. 11 …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 42 – 20161225
Genesis 42:1-2 "...Why do you look at one another...go down...and buy for us..." The famine which Jacob saw in Pharaoh's dreams has spread to other lands besides Egypt. Jacob and his family are beginning to suffer. Must have gotten down and depressed. Sounds like Jacob's saying what are you doing just standing around, go down …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 41 – 20161220
Genesis 41:1 "...at the end of two full years..." Joseph has had to languish in the prison for two years. Would be easy to say that things weren't ready for him until then. But that seems to give more power to chance and circumstance than to God who could do anything, anytime. However, the one …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 