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Joseph’s Interpretation of Dreams in Prison (Genesis 39:20-40:23)
Bible CommentaryJoseph’s service in prison was marked by the Lord’s presence, the jailer’s favor, and Joseph’s promotion to...
The Schemes of Potiphar’s Wife and Joseph’s Imprisonment (Genesis 39:1-20)
Bible CommentaryJoseph’s stint in Potiphar’s employ gave him a wide range of fiduciary responsibilities. At first, Joseph was merely...
Joseph Rejected and Sold into Slavery by His Brothers (Genesis 37:2-36)
Bible CommentaryFrom a young age, Joseph believed God had destined him for greatness. In dreams, God assured Joseph that he would rise...
Jacob’s Transformation and Reconciliation with Esau (Genesis 32-33)
Bible CommentaryAfter increasing tension with his father-in-law and a business separation in which both men acted less than admirably,...
Jacob Gains His Fortune (Genesis 30-31)
Bible CommentaryIn escaping from Esau, Jacob ended up at the family farm of Laban, his mother’s brother. Jacob worked for Laban...
Jacob’s Unethical Procurement of Esau’s Birthright and Blessing (Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34-28:9)
Bible CommentaryAlthough it was God’s plan for Jacob to succeed Isaac (Gen. 25:23), Rebekah and Jacob’s use of deception and theft...
Isaac (Genesis 21:1-35:29)
Bible CommentaryIsaac was the son of a great father and the father of a great son, but he himself left a mixed record. In contrast to...
A Burial Plot for Sarah (Genesis 23:1-20)
Bible CommentaryWhen Sarah died, Abraham engaged in an exemplary negotiation to buy a burial plot for her. He conducted the...
Abraham’s Dispute with Abimelech (Genesis 20:1-16; 21:22-34)
Bible CommentaryWhen Abraham and Sarah entered the country of King Abimelech, Abimelech inadvertently violated the rules of hospitality,...
Abraham and Sarah’s Hospitality (Genesis 18:1-15)
Bible CommentaryThe story of Abraham and Sarah’s generous hospitality to three visitors who came to them by the oaks of Mamre is told...
Abraham and Lot Parted: Abraham’s Generosity (Genesis 13:3-18)
Bible CommentaryWhen Abraham and his family reentered Canaan and came to the region around Bethel, the friction that erupted between the...
Abraham’s Journey Begins with Disaster in Egypt (Genesis 12:8-13:2)
Bible CommentaryThe initial results of Abraham’s journeys were not promising. There was fierce competition for the land...