Genesis 42-44 What goes around…comes around, is the saying we are all used to hearing. In Gen. 42-44 we see how Joseph starts to handle how his brothers treated him now that they need his help. The brothers have NO clue Joseph is the man they are dealing with to get the grain they needed, but Joseph knew who they were. To be honest, that is pretty amazing that after all those years and aging,  Jos...  Read More

Genesis 41 It’s always easy for us to firmly believe that God always has a plan when life is going great. However, it gets a lot harder to remember that truth when life is not going as we had planned. We see this reality play out in our lives but also in the life of Pharaoh. The problem when reading today's Scripture in Genesis 41 is we often just think about Pharaoh’s dream and how God is showing...  Read More

Genesis 40 I’m sure at some point everyone has experienced a time in their life when a family member, friend, or even a co-worker has hurt them. Maybe it was a birthday party when you were younger, and your cousin blew out your candles before you could. Or maybe it was a friend who shared private information you had trusted them with on social media. In my case, it was my wedding day. A day that w...  Read More

Genesis 39 How many times have you heard “life isn’t fair?” I heard this over and over from my parents growing up! Growing up with 3 older brothers, I was told this a lot. This section of scripture can feel infuriating for us to read. Joseph was accused of taking advantage of Potiphar's wife; but it was actually the complete opposite! Joseph continued to hold his ground while Potiphar’s wife was p...  Read More

Genesis 37 I love the story of Joseph! I am also going through Joseph right now with our students on Wednesdays for Magnify. Joseph is an amazing example of God proving that He is always with us. The beginning of the story of Joseph starts here in Genesis 37 and it is an unfortunate story of envy and hatred. Joseph is the younger of many sons of Jacob. But because of the circumstance of his birth ...  Read More

Week 3Main Point and Overview:   One of the most powerful, life-giving stories you will ever read in God’s Word is the story of Joseph. No one has ever had to be as patient as Joseph with everything that he endured. Injustice after injustice after injustice did not keep him from faithfully serving the Lord, no matter what the circumstances. He is a model of Godly character for every Christian to e...  Read More