CJC Weekly Bible Study through the Book of Genesis

"Joseph's Sting Operation." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 44:1-14 as its main text. It has been twenty-two years since Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. Have they changed in that time? Today, we will find out!

"A Series of Shocking Events (Part 2)." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:26-34 as its main text. The famine rages on, Jacob finally agrees to let the boys take Benjamin back to Egypt for more grain, and the boys must be shocked by what transpires at the Egyptian official's house. 

"A Series of Shocking Events (Part 1)." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:16-25 as its main text. The famine rages on, Jacob finally agrees to let the boys take Benjamin back to Egypt for more grain, and the boys are afraid as they stand on the threshold of the unknown at the official's house. So much of what happens is so unexpected that it is shocking.

"Jacob Surrenders Benjamin to God." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:1-15 as its main text. To save his family from the famine, Jacob needs grain from Egypt. But he cannot send his older sons back to Egypt unless he is willing to let them take his youngest son Benjamin. He holds out until he has no other choice, and finally surrenders Benjamin to God's care.

"Overwhelmed by Circumstances." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:25-38 as its main text. Upon hearing his sons' troubling report after their return from Egypt, Jacob is overwhelmed by his circumstances.

"Joseph Interrogates His Brothers." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:9b-24 as its main text. Joseph's brothers have come down to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph recognizes them and notices that Benjamin is not present. He interrogates his brothers and ultimately imprisons them as he works out a way to test the honesty of the men as well as see his younger brother Benjamin again.

"Joseph's Brothers Bow Before Him." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 42:1-9a as its main text. It has been twenty years since Joseph was sold by his brothers as a slave, and now here they are, bowing before him just as he had dreamed so long ago! Surely Joseph sees that the hand of God has been on his life all along!

"Joseph is Promoted." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:40-57 as its main text. After thirteen years in Egypt (with many of those spent in misery), Joseph is promoted to a position of authority over the land. How quickly God can elevate the humble!

"The Spirit of God in Joseph." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:37-39 as its main text. Here, for the first time in the Bible, we're introduced to the idea of the Spirit of God being in a person. We take a quick tour from Genesis to Revelation touching on some of the highlights of the activity of the Spirit of God in the lives of believers. 

"Joseph Interprets The King's Dreams." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:15-36 as its main text. Pharaoh, the king of the land and thought by many to be a god, has some crazy dreams that even his own dream-interpreters can't interpret. But God gives Joseph the interpretation, and Joseph additionally gives the king some advice. 

"Joseph Is Summoned by the King." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 41:1-14 as its main text. Pharaoh, the king of the land and thought by many to be a god, has some crazy dreams that even his own dream-interpreters can't interpret. Joseph is summoned, cleaned up, and brought from the prison to the palace. And we smile as we realize that God worked out all of the details to make this happen. 

"Joseph Interprets Dreams." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 40:8-23 as its main text. God allows Joseph to interpret the dreams of Pharoah's officials. The prophecies come true at the exact time predicted. This is amazing! Yet, at the same time, this is pretty normal in the Bible! God can reveal His plan through dreams, but dreams fade. Wouldn't you rather have God communicate to you in written form rather than in a dream that fades? Oh, wait! He has! In His Word... which we call the Bible! How thoughtful of Him to communicate His love, His plan, His nature and character to us in the Bible! 

"Joseph In Prison." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:22-40:8a as its main text. Joseph chose to honor God by resisting temptation and now he's in prison. Doesn't God care? Yes, He does! Don't let your circumstances blind you to God's goodness! Today's lesson contains seven different "Seeds of Application." 

"Potiphar's Lustful Wife." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:7-21 as its main text. Sometimes temptation comes subtly. And then there are other times when (as we'll see today) temptation reaches out and grabs hold of you! But God promises to provide a way of escape. 

"Joseph Arrives In Egypt." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 39:1-6 as its main text. Here we rejoin Joseph as he enters Egypt as a slave. We might expect him to be depressed and bitter, but God is with Him and blesses Him. 

"Judah, Tamar and our Sovereign God." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 38:13-30 as its main text. Here's another twisted situation for our consideration, which ultimately shows that God is Sovereign over the affairs of men (and women)!

"It's Not About Masterbation." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 38:1-12 as its main text. Seriously? Did he just say that? Can you say that in a Bible Study? Yes, I did, and yes, I can! In today's episode, we find ourselves in a strange passage that seems to be about masterbation. 

"The Favorite Son Is Enslaved." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 37:12-35 as its main text. In today's episode, we watch in horror as the older sons of Jacob plot to kill (but ultimately sell) their younger brother Joseph as a slave. 

"The Dreamer in the Fancy Coat." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 37:1-11 as its main text. In today's episode, we cringe as we witness Joseph's brothers grow in their hatred of him as Jacob's favorite son.

"Dismissing Esau." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 36 as its main text. In today's episode, we cover an entire chapter of material, and it's mostly hard-to-pronounce names! But in the midst of the tediousness, we find some puzzle pieces which seem to give us a clearer picture of some of the people and places that figure prominently in our broader study of God's Word.