Years after Joseph's reputation fades from Egyptian memory, the King of Egypt decides to enslave the people of Israel. While a horrific development for their story, there are details displaying that there is a greater power at work than just this king, and that there is a greater future in store for Israel than just slavery. I invite you to join me in the exploration of these developments.

After Joseph and his brothers bury their father and return to Egypt, the brothers are suddenly worried Joseph might take his revenge since their father isn't there to stop him. How Joseph responds is not only a word of assurance to them, but is also a commentary on the overall theme of Genesis. I invite you to join me in this final Genesis episode as we review its highlights and sit with its message.

As Jacob realizes he is about to die, he musters his remaining strength to bless his sons. First, he amends his will by adding Joseph's sons to his lineage. Then Jacob proclaims over his sons what he envisions will unfold in the lives and destinies of their descendants. I invite you to join me in exploring the last will and anticipatory testament of Israel's third patriarch.

As Jacob's family arrives in Egypt, the multi-generational patriarchal story he brings with him is brought full-circle. I invite you to join me in today's episode as we explore how Jacob's experience of the famine, along with how the Egyptians' experienced the famine, brings into focus what God is accomplishing through these circumstances.

When the famine becomes intense, Jacob sends his ten sons to Egypt to buy food. But when Joseph sees them, he implements his own stratagem. Not for his own entertainment, but for the sake of their lives, and their futures. I invite you to join me in exploring this episode of reunion, revival, and refocus.

Amid the Joseph narrative, Genesis 38 suddenly diverts to explore a specific and significant story surrounding Judah. And like any story featuring Jacob's family, this one includes more deceptions. But in this story, Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar, enacts a gambit of her own, and saves Judah's family in the process. I invite you to join me in this special episode today.

As Jacob's story expands to include his sons, the text concentrates heavily on Joseph. Joseph's story starts out as Jacob's beloved son, but soon takes a shocking turn that fills Joseph's life with dreadful circumstances and overwhelming challenges. Yet Joseph is not alone in his circumstances. I invite you to join me in today's discussion of Joseph's epic journey.

After Jacob arrives in Bethel, the LORD welcomes him into the formal framework of the covenant relationship, setting up the next part of Jacob's life. Sadly, that next part is marked by several deaths. I invite you to join me in this postscript/transitional episode of Jacob's journey.