Tag: joseph
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Family Dynamics of Israel’s Twelve Tribes
The descendants of Jacob form twelve tribes of Israel, each with unique names and symbols, playing distinct roles in biblical history.
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Joseph and His Brethren
JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN How wonderful is the way in which God works for those who fear Him! The history of Joseph teaches us this truth. Joseph had one younger and ten elder brothers. The name of the younger brother was Benjamin. Jacob was the father of them all; and Rachel was the mother of…
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THE STORY OF THE MONEY IN THE SACKS
THE STORY OF THE MONEY IN THE SACKS When Joseph was made ruler over the land of Egypt, he did just as he had always done. It was not Joseph’s way to sit down, to rest and enjoy himself, and make others wait on him. He found his work at once, and began to do…
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THE DREAMS OF A KING
THE DREAMS OF A KING The men who bought Joseph from his brothers were called Ishmaelites, because they belonged to the family of Ishmael, who, you remember, was the son of Hagar, the servant of Sarah. These men carried Joseph southward over the plain which lies beside the great sea on the west of Canaan;…
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The Journey of Joseph: From Betrayal to Leadership
Joseph God reaffirmed His covenant with Jacob (Israel), and Jacob fathered twelve sons (Genesis 35:22-26). One of Jacob’s sons, Joseph, was chosen by God to be a preserver of the family of Jacob (Genesis 45:5).