Joseph has served faithfully, and has seen no permanent favor in his life. However, Pharoah's butler remembers Joseph in a moment of need. Pharoah has an unusual dream, and needs to find an interpreter. The butler suggests he call on Joseph. Pharoah then related his dreams to Joseph, of seven scrawny cows eating 7 healthy … Continue reading The Dream Unfolds (Genesis 41)
The Dream Delayed & Vigilante Justice of a Different Kind (Genesis 37:12-38:30)
The story of Joseph's sale into slavery is quite dramatic. His brother's saw him coming and decided to capture him and get rid of him so that he would no longer anger them. They threw him in a bit, and then sold him to Midianite traders for 20 pieces of silver. They dipped his coat … Continue reading The Dream Delayed & Vigilante Justice of a Different Kind (Genesis 37:12-38:30)
Enter the Dreamer (Genesis 37:1-11)
Another transition occurs, this time abruptly, announcing the entrance of Joseph onto the scene of the patriarchal story. A 17-year-old young man bursts into his family's psyche as the favored son of all the 12 sons of Israel. Jacob (Israel) had Joseph a special coat made of many colors, and his brothers knew of Israel's … Continue reading Enter the Dreamer (Genesis 37:1-11)
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