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Joseph
One of the all-stars of the Old Testament.
So strange that his faith is summed up in verse 22 by his request to have his bones returned to the Promised Land.
History Review: Part II
Next, Stephen describes the accomplishments of Joseph and introduces Moses (vv. 9-20).
Apostle Lotto
In verses 23-26, we meet Joseph and Matthias, both qualified candidates to take over for Judas.
The believers pray and then essentially flip a coin to pick the new #12.
Who uses chance to pick between two equally valid choices today?
No Grudge
In Genesis 50:15-21, Joseph reassures his brothers that he holds no grudge against them.
Am I able to say the same thing about people who attack me?
And the Impossible Dream Has Come True!
Jacob / Israel gets word that his son Joseph is still alive (vv. 16-28).
Family Reunion
In verses 2-15, Joseph reassures his brothers that–despite what they did–it was all for good.
I wonder how God has turned my sins and mistakes into good.
Joseph Messes with His Family
In Genesis 42:7-45:1, Joseph tests his brothers to confirm their character.
Dreams Do Come True
In Genesis 42:1-6, we discover that Joseph’s dreams about ruling over his family have come true.
Joseph the Shrewd
Joseph is not too proud to use his foreknowledge to enrich Pharaoh.
Verses 46-57 feel like the beginning of an inside trader scheme.
The famine begins, just as Joseph predicted. So he charges the going rate for his stockpiles of food.
