Genesis 45:1-5 Joseph like Jesus Revealing Himself CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Joseph’s brothers finally came to the place of real humility, Joseph revealed himself to them. His revelation typifies the Lord’s revelation of himself to sinners that come to him for salvation. Before we examine the types, it is...
Genesis 42:1-38 Joseph – Like Jesus Dealing with Sinners CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The famine was not only in Egypt; it was in the land of Canaan, as well (1-2). Therefore, Joseph’s brothers, except Benjamin, went to Egypt to buy corn (3-5). When they went to Joseph, he recognized them,...
03-7-27 Genesis 41:46-57 Joseph – Like Jesus’ Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Once Joseph began to rule, things turned out exactly as he had prophesied in the interpretation of the dreams. The seven years of plenty came and they stored up corn for the coming famine. Then the famine began...
Genesis 41:33-45 Joseph – The Wise Ruler CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, Joseph recommended to Pharaoh a course of action to prepare for the coming famine. Pharaoh and his servants agreed that Joseph was the best man to oversee the plan. So, Joseph was released from prison and...
Genesis 35:23 – 36:43 Endless Genealogies CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage deals with several genealogies that contain historical facts and reveal some important information concerning contemporary characters of this time and geography. First, we find the genealogy of Jacob’s direct descendants. Since we are so familiar with...
Genesis 31 Jacob heads Home CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jacob Decides to Leave (1-3) Jacob decided to leave for three reasons. First, his brothers-in-law were mad because he had ripped off their father. Second, Laban was mad because Jacob had outsmarted him. Third, the Lord told him it was...
Genesis 27:1-29 Jacob’s Deception CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Isaac was 124, he had nearly gone blind. His older brother, Ishmael, had died the year before. So, Isaac decided it was time to “get his house in order,” and pass on the family blessing to his oldest heir,...
Genesis 26:6-35 Isaac’s Troubles in Gerar CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO He Stayed Too Long, v. 6 When God told Isaac to dwell in Gerar, he told him to “sojourn.” To sojourn means to stay as a temporary resident. To dwell means to live, reside, inhabit or occupy as a place...
Genesis:24 Isaac’s Marriage CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This history of Abraham’s servant going to get a bride for Isaac is more than just a factual history concerning the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. It also pictures the Holy Spirit’s work in getting a bride for the Lord Jesus Christ. Abraham’s...
Genesis 22:14 Jehovah-jireh CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Abraham had completed his test, God provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac. God had literally provided a lamb for the burnt offering, just the way Abraham had promised Isaac that He would (Genesis 22:8). As a result of...
