The actions of Joseph may seem odd at first, yet with some context, they are quite wise. “Then [Joseph] commanded his house steward, saying, ‘Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. Put my cup, the silver cup, in the…
Month: April 2019
Psalm 44
This one is a mixed bag, full of both praise and lament, disappointment and yet hopefulness. Section 1 – Celebration of past victories: “You are my King, O God; Command victories for Jacob. Through You we will push back our adversaries; Through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us. For…
Genesis 43
“Now the famine was severe in the land. So it came about when they had finished eating the grain which they had brought from Egypt, that their father said to them, ‘Go back, buy us a little food.’ Judah spoke to him, however, saying, ‘The man solemnly warned us, “You shall not see my face…
Psalm 43
“Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked. You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them…
Genesis 42
“[Jacob] said, ‘Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt; go down there and buy some for us from that place, so that we may live and not die.’ Then ten brothers of Joseph went down to buy grain from Egypt. But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for…
Psalm 42
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?’ These…
Genesis 41
“When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing by the Nile, when out of the river there came up seven cows, sleek and fat, and they grazed among the reeds. After them, seven other cows, ugly and gaunt, came up out of the Nile and stood beside those on the…
Psalm 41
“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them – they are counted among the blessed in the land – he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. My enemies say of me in malice, ‘When will…
Genesis 40
“…the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt offended their master… Pharaoh was angry with his two officials… and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the same prison where Joseph was confined. The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he attended them….
Psalm 22
Seeing how today is resurrection Sunday, I will cover a different passage than normal, and save Genesis 40 for tomorrow. I’ve decided to revisit Psalm 22. Please read the following verses as if Jesus Himself is saying these words as He is on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why…