Book of Genesis – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Sermon on Genesis 28:10-22, When God is Unexpectedly There

10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 And he came to a certain place

Receiving forgiveness. Easy? Not always. Sometimes we don't receive it because

This passage tells us that Jacob was embalmed by the Egyptians. The Zondervan Illustrated

The words spoken by Jacob are characterized in two ways. Jacob says they are "what

"For the fifth time in the Book of Genesis, we meet a reversal of the birth order.

In Ancient Land Law: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Ellickson and Thorland contend

The number of the family members of Jacob who are listed in this passage as going

It is proper for us to see Joseph as a type of Christ. Wiersbe aptly remarks:

"For twenty-two years, Joseph’s brothers had carefully covered their sins. They

The need to return to Egypt again for food brings out the dysfunction still present

Can you put yourself in Joseph's place? What would you be feeling as you recognize

Jesus taught, "Whoever humbles himself will be exalted," and the exaltation of Joeph

The date of the Exodus from Egypt has been very debated, by those who see the Bible

"As Joseph’s story began with two dreams (37:5–11), two dreams now propel the

Joseph faced incredible temptation. He could have justified giving in just because