by gatzntmy | Aug 23, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 40 and 41, which are about Joseph interpreting dreams and preparing for tough times. Joseph did a good job no matter whether in slavery or prison. God promoted him to be a blessing to Egypt and other countries in the world. Today I considered how...
by gatzntmy | Aug 22, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 38 and 39, in which Judah deals with an honorable Tamar and Joseph runs from a dishonorable Potiphar’s wife. The widowed Tamar was trying to have a child to carry on her husband’s name. Potiphar’s wife was trying to commit adultery. Today I...
by gatzntmy | Aug 21, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 37, which show’s Joseph being favored by Jacob and betrayed by his brothers. Joseph was hated by his brothers, sold into slavery, and had his death faked. Jacob grieved Joseph’s death. Today I considered we must be cautious in telling everyone our...
by gatzntmy | Aug 19, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 35 and 36, which talked about Jacob returning to Bethel, Rachel and Isaac dying, and the territories of Edom. Today I considered how sometimes God calls people back to receive their blessing, people deal with death in different ways, and those...
by gatzntmy | Aug 18, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 34, which talks about Dinah being raped and her brothers’ revenge. Sometimes sinful actions kindle the anger of God’s children. Today I considered how people approach their loved ones differently, the truth needed for successful negotiation, and...
by gatzntmy | Aug 17, 2023 | Bible Blog
Today I read Genesis 32 and 33, in which Jacob prayed to God, wrestled to receive a blessing, and planned for his meeting with Esau. Jacob prayed before completing his plan to soften Esau’s reaction to him. Even after being welcomed by the brother that previously...
