As noted in previous studies, the latter section of the book of Genesis is prophetic in nature (chapters 37-50). The future leadership of the nation of Israel is described hundreds of years before the fact. Joseph is a unique type of Messiah. His descendants, Ephraim and Manasseh will become leaders of the northern tribes of … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 44-47
Bible Study: Genesis 41-44:17
The portion of the Bible recorded from Genesis 37-50 gives an account of the character of two men, Judah and Joseph. This is prophecy because it provided the foundation for subsequent leadership in Israel. When Israel final possessed the land following the Exodus, the tribes of Judah and Joseph received the territory of the central highlands from the … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 41-44:17
Bible Study: Genesis 37-40
The book of Genesis is prophetic in nature. The theme from chapter 12 through 36 is God’s interaction with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God established His election through these three witnesses. Later when God called Moses at Mt. Sinai, He declared that His eternal, memorial name was the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob (Exodus 3:15). From Genesis chapter 37 … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 37-40
Bible Study: Genesis 32-36
Last week’s study dealt with Jacob’s travel to Haran and his time there working for his uncle Laban. I consider this to be the first dispersion. Jacob spent 20 years there. This week’s study deals with Jacob’s return to the land of promise. Indeed, the vessel of promise returned to the land of promise. This is in accordance with the promise God made to Jacob at Bethel. "And … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 32-36
Bible Study: Genesis 28-31
The contrast between Esau and Jacob is illustrated in this section of the Bible. Both are 77 years old. Esau took wives from the Canaanites. Jacob remained unmarried. Isaac instructed Jacob to flee to Haran until his brother’s anger subsided. Also Jacob was instructed not to take a wife from the daughters of Canaan but instead go to the homeland and take a wife from there. … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 28-31