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Jacob Goes Down To Egypt – Genesis Chapter 46
After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, he tells them to return home and bring his father back to Egypt. There are still five years of famine left; so, if they all come to Egypt, there, Joseph could provide for them. This same gracious invitation is extended from the Pharaoh, as well. And the brothers return to Canaan to tell their father Jacob all that has transpired in Egypt and how that Joseph is still alive.
Joseph is Reconciled With His Brothers – Genesis Chapter 45
After the brothers returned to Joseph again for the third time, in tears he revealed that he indeed was their brother. They were taken aback and dumbfounded at his declaration. But, he commanded them to return to Canaan and bring his father and all of their little ones to him in Egypt so that he could provide for them for the remaining five years of famine.
Joseph’s Silver Cup – Test #3 – Genesis Chapter 44
Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt a second time to buy food; but this time they took their youngest brother. Remember, Jacob was extremely reluctant to send his youngest son. But Joseph had strictly warned them that if they did not bring him, then they would not be able to buy any more grain. So, Judah became surety for Benjamin.
Does Hebrews 6:4-8 teach that you can lose your salvation?
Answering a great question from a commenter, Justin McKenzie in response to a video I made on whether a person can lose their salvation. You can watch that video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxEDGPTonqg
Justin believed that Hebrews 6:4-6 taught that a person COULD lose their salvation. In this video I explain why this is NOT the case and the meaning of that passage.
Joseph’s Brothers Return to Buy Grain – TEST #2 – Genesis Chapter 43
The famine persisted in the Land of Canaan; and Jacob’s tribe was pressed sore on account of it. So, he reluctantly allowed his son Benjamin to accompany his other sons back to Egypt to buy grain for the family, placing him in Judah’s care. Once they arrived in Egypt, Joseph informed his house steward to invite them to dine at his house. The brothers panicked, believing this was Joseph’s way to seize them.
Joseph’s Brothers Buy Grain in Egypt – Genesis Chapter 42
Not only did the famine strike Egypt, but also the Land of Canaan. So, Jacob sent ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain. When they arrived, they found they needed to purchase from the governor of Egypt, who was their brother unbeknownst to them. Joseph accused them of being spies and demanded that their brother Benjamin be brought to him as proof that they were not.
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams – Genesis Chapter 41
Two years after Joseph interpreted the cupbearer and baker’s dream, he was left in prison. Then God gives Pharaoh two dreams that his magicians and interpreters could not interpret. The cupbearer finally remembered Joseph and told Pharaoh how Joseph interpreted dreams. Pharaoh sent for Joseph and told him his dreams. Joseph interpreted the dreams and proceeded to advise Pharaoh. The king was so impressed that he elevated Joseph to 2nd in authority over the land of Egypt.
Joseph Interprets the Cupbearer’s and Baker’s Dreams – Genesis Chapter 40
If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: DONATE After he was sold into slavery, Joseph became a slave in Potiphar’s household, where he noticed how that God made everything that Joseph did to prosper - a great benefit to Potiphar. So, he made him the chief steward over [...]
Joseph, Slavery and Imprisonment – Genesis Chapter 39
Genesis 38 affirms the wisdom of God in preparing to send the Jewish people into Egypt to maintain their religious and ethnic purity by noting how Judah had began to intermarry with the Canaanites. So, chapter 39 continues with God’s preparation, returning the attention back to Joseph.
Judah Marries a Canaanite!! – Genesis Chapter 38
If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: DONATE After Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, Judah departed from the family clan and dwelled in Adullam and married a Canaanite woman. They had three sons, who clearly seemed to have adopted the ways of their pagan mother; [...]
Joseph, the Favored Son, Sold as a Slave – Genesis Chapter 37
Genesis 36 ends with the “toldot” (what had became of) Esau. And his genealogical history is outlined to indicate his material prosperity and greatness. But there is an even greater spiritual significance of these things, showing how that the world experiences prosperity when God’s people learn to patiently wait on Him.
The Descendants of Esau – Genesis Chapter 36
When Jacob’s two sons, Simeon and Levi, killed all the men of Shechem, he became fearful that his small tribe would be attacked in vengeance from the surrounding Canaanites. God commanded him to return to Bethel; but before he could leave, he had to purge idolatry from his household and peoples.