Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies

Joseph Made Prime Minister [Genesis 41:37–57 Study]

Joseph gives Pharaoh counsel which he gladly accepts. Joseph is married and has two sons, and he successfully saves Egypt from the severe famine.

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Pharaoh's Dreams Interpreted [Genesis 41:1–36 Study]

Pharaoh received two divine dreams. The cupbearer finally remembered Joseph. No one could interpret Pharoah's dreams until Joseph was summoned.

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God Remembers Joseph in Prison [Genesis 40 Study]

God's faithfulness followed Joseph in prison as he correctly interprets two dreams. The cupbearer forgot Joseph, but God still remembered Joseph.

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Joseph Tempted by Potiphar's Wife [Genesis 39 Study]

Although Joseph was tempted and falsely accused by Potiphar's wife, God remained with Joseph. God showed him steadfast love, favor, and grace.

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Judah and Tamar — Genesis 38 Commentary

Genesis 38 focuses on Joseph's brother Judah who commits 3 major sins. Tamar is vindicated and bears Perez who is an ancestor to Jesus.

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Joseph Sold to Slavery — Genesis 37:12-36

The brothers sold Joseph to slavery for 20 shekels of silver when Joseph was 17 years old. Arriving in Egypt, Joseph is sold again to Potiphar.

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Joseph the Dreamer [Genesis 37:2-11 Study]

In Genesis 37:2-11, we meet Joseph the Dreamer. We see his special status, his father's favoritism, his brother's hatred, and God's revelation.

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Introduction to the Joseph Narrative in Genesis

This introduction to the story of Joseph found in Genesis reviews Joseph’s childhood, his model character, and his similarities with Jesus.

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Descendants of Esau [Genesis 36 Study]

Genesis 36 gives us the genealogy of Isaac's older son Esau. Esau spurned his birthright, but God did not forget him. Rather God blessed Esau.

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Jacob Returns to Bethel in Canaan [Genesis 35 Study]

In Genesis 35, Jacob returns to Bethel before seeing his father Isaac at Hebron and enduring several more trials including his wife Rachel's death.

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Posse Peccare — Posse Non Peccare [Genesis 3 Study]

Genesis 3 gives an account of the fall of Satan and the fall of man. But Jesus, as the second Adam, serves as the Christian's representative.

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Imago Dei [Genesis 1–2 Study]

Understanding that God made man in his image (imago dei), we can deduce why God made the universe, why God made man, and what is man's purpose.