Unbelievable Good News

Daily Reflection

For years, Jacob had believed his son Joseph had been killed by wild animals. He never stopped grieving the loss of his...

Reunion

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What a touching scene! After years and years of separation, Jacob was finally reunited with his beloved son, Joseph. It...

Joseph’s Response to the People’s Hunger

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In our day, it is common and expected for the government to care for people in need, without taking them as slaves. Thus...

God, My Shepherd

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Jacob, in his blessing of Joseph's sons, referred to the Lord as "the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this...

Jacob’s Memorial Service

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When Jacob died, Joseph heeded his father's request, returning his body to Canaan to be buried. When they arrived at the...

Fear and Truthfulness

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After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers became afraid that Joseph would exact revenge on them for how they had mistreated...

Joseph’s Final Hope

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The book of Genesis concludes with the death of Joseph. Ironically, and tellingly, the last word in Genesis is "Egypt"...

God’s Promise to Jacob

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"I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. But you will die in Egypt with Joseph attending to...