Good Morning “Recipients of Grace.”  Today we are in Genesis 43.  As we continue with the story of Joseph we get to see an incredible picture of Gods Grace with us.  No only did Joseph spare his brothers when they came back to him, but literally paid the price of their life saving grain.  As Jacob had already made clear, without it all of Israel would have starved to death.  Gods plan to bring all...  Read More

Good Morning “Disciplined.”  Today we are in Genesis 42.Joseph is exalted, raised to 2nd in command of all of Egypt.  With famine over the whole land.  As a result of Josephs plan and Egypt storing up grain during 7 years of abundance Egypt is the only land  with food at this point.  If you’re going to live you have to go to Egypt and buy grain.  Thus God has now placed Joseph in a position of inc...  Read More

Good Morning “Exalted.”  Today we are in Genesis 41“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10Things are looking up… slowly.  Joseph loves the Lord and is indeed wise.  Additionally God has given him a gift.  As we saw in chapter 40, Joseph is able to interpret dreams… well kind of.  As he makes clear, it is God that gives the interpretation.After interpreting the drea...  Read More

Good Morning “Future Prosperity and Hope Seekers.”  Today we are in Genesis 40.Jeremiah 29:11 tells us “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”‭‭How badly do you want to be in the center of Gods will for you?  We all want God to fulfill those prosperous plans for our life, but… What if Gods plan for y...  Read More

Good Morning “You Who Flee Immorality.”  Today we are in Genesis 39.  In chapter 37 we saw that Jacob favored Joseph because he was wise.  Our translations use a phrase such as because “he was the son of his old age” but the orig Hebrew phrase is quite different.In chapter 39 we get to really see the kind of man Joseph was.  No wonder he was the favorite.  Now in Egypt a slave in Potiphar’s house,...  Read More

Good Morning “Restored Through Repentance.”  Today we are in Genesis 38.Last chapter we saw the beginning of the story of Joseph.  The chapter ends with Joseph being sold into Egypt - to Potiphar.  While Jospeh is in Egypt over the next  22 years or so - the story of Judah’s line takes place.  Remember he is the recipient of the seed promise.  Israel’s Kings will descend from his line… the Messiah...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of The Savior.”  Today we are in Genesis 37 the beginning of the story of Joseph and that colorful coat.  This chapter is jamb packed with parallels and pictures of Jesus.  Here are a few things to keep in mind as you study.- God takes our evil sinful hearts and uses them to accomplish His good will.  We’ve seen that all through Genesis - it continues here.- Joseph is a pic...  Read More

Good Morning “Lineage Students”.  Today we are in Genesis 36.  Today we read about Esau, his sons and their decedents, as well as those who were in the land they settled.Esau conquers the people of the land and they become the nation of Edom.  Edom will become synonymous with Godlessness and sin.  Edom is a pagan nation with pagan gods.  Jacob is next I the line of Jesus, now Israel synonymous wit...  Read More

Good Morning “Fully Obedient”.  Today we are in Genesis 35.Last chapter we learned of Simeon and Levi’s retaliation against the men of Shechem as a result of Shechem himself raping their sister Dinah.  Although their hearts to honor and protect their sister were in the right place their actions were all wrong.  They plundered the land and took all that remained.  Thus alienating the nation of Isra...  Read More

Good Morning “In The World but NOT of It.”   Today we are in Genesis 34Jacob, Jacob, Jacob… in chapter 34 we begin to see the sins of the father Jacob now being fleshed out in his kids.  Compromise, deception, vengeance, lack of trust in God… this chapter has it all!  It’s interesting to note that God is never mentioned in this chapter.  Oh… He is there, in the background, but obviously pushed to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Worriers for Nothing.”   Today we are in Genesis 33.Even after wrestling with God through the night, God demonstrating that fighting against Him is futile, Jacob still acts in fear.  He lines up his family, clearly with most expendable first.  He of course keeps Rachael and Joseph last in the most protected position.  He then proceeds up past them to meet Esau who comes running.Much ...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful”.  Today we are in Genesis 32.  Jacob is one of the most interesting studies in Scripture.  He demonstrates moments of faith, but goes right back to scheming and planning to get what he believes God wants to give him.  He prays for and asks for Gods protection, which God promises, even through appearance - But, then immediately begins to plan for his own protection.  As we c...  Read More