Abraham’s Dysfunctional — and Obedient — Family
To wrap up the Book of Genesis, I thought we would look at Abraham's family. For a long time, I have thought they were a dysfunctional family.Face it, we've seen…
The Death of Joseph
Joseph’s life was coming to an end – as well as the book of Genesis. This devotional reading looks at the end of Joseph’s life and the impact it has…
Jacob’s Burial and the Brothers’ Fear
In the last devotion, we discussed the death of Jacob. This devotional reading looks at his burial and the fear of Joseph’s brothers had after his death. Nuggets Joseph took…
The Passing of a Patriarch: Dying in Peace
Jacob had one more son to bless – Benjamin. This devotional reading looks at that blessing and the death of Jacob. Nuggets Benjamin was the second son of Jacob and…
Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons: The Fruitful Branch
Jacob was blessing his sons before his death. This devotional reading looks at the blessing that he gave to Joseph. Nuggets Joseph was Jacob’s eleventh son, the firstborn by his…
Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons: The Northern Kingdom
Jacob had blessed Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah – the first four sons by Leah. This devotional reading looks at his blessings for Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, and Naphtali.…
Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons: The Royal Line
Jacob knew he was dying and gave a covenant blessing to Reuben, Simeon, and Levi. This devotional reading looks at the covenant blessing for Judah. Nuggets At first, Judah didn’t…
Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons: The Lost Firstborn
Jacob knew he was dying. This devotion begins our look at the blessings and curses he gave his sons – beginning with Reuben, Simeon, and Levi. Nuggets Jacob’s final words…
Jacob Blessed Ephraim and Manasseh
Jacob had lived in Egypt 17 years, but now he was facing the end of his life. This devotional reading looks at how he blessed Joseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim. Nuggets…
Started Life in Egypt
In the last devotion, Jacob and his family had just arrived in Egypt. This devotional reading looks at Joseph’s efforts to get them settled in the land and how the…