Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Story of Joseph #52: Dislocating Israel

Jacob receives the worst/best news he’s ever had: his beloved son Joseph ‘returns from the dead’ and offers him the best of Egypt … if he’ll leave the Promised Land! From June 30, 2013

Sunday, June 23, 2013

The Story of Joseph #51: Changing Clothes

Joseph gives Benjamin five sets of clothes, and God throws down the challenge: “See if you can find what those five sets of clothes might represent!” From June 23, 2013

Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Story of Joseph #50: Just Fine

To remove their shame, Joseph must find a way to let his brothers pay a just fine in a demonstrable way. Like Jesus, he found a way to pay the price on their behalf and take their shame. From June 16, 2013

Sunday, June 9, 2013

The Story of Joseph #49: Never Say Die

When Joseph’s brothers throw themselves on his floor they transform, in the twinkling of Joseph’s teary eyes, from betrayers to brothers. From June 9, 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013

The Story of Joseph #48: Passing the Test

Joseph is giving his brothers a test with huge consequences. He’s not testing them to see if they deserve what he longs to give, but if they’re capable of receiving it! From June 2, 2013