From prisoner to second in command of all of Egypt, Joseph's life continues to be a roller coaster. What becomes even more clear is that God is with Joseph and has a great plan behind the scenes. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• Take some time to think about whether you are in one of the highs or lows of your life. In either place, how can God use you exactly where you are to serve those around you and make Jesus known?
• What uncertainty is there in your life that God could be using to cause you to become more dependent on Him?
• When confronted with the fates of the baker and cupbearer, what will your choice be (death as we all deserve or restoration before the King through faith in the work of Jesus)?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 40-41

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From favored son to slave to ruler of everything in the master's house to prisoner, Joseph's life is already a roller coaster. Yet, in the midst of it all, the Lord was with him. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• What sin do you have a tendency to "look longingly" at? How can looking longingly at Jesus instead help you overcome that temptation?
• Which of the four things Joseph remembers could best help you overcome the struggles in your life?
• How does it feel to know that God is present with you in the midst of all the highs and lows of life?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 39
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Philippians 2

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How could God possibly use a story of a man sleeping with his daughter-in-law because she was dressed like a prostitute for His good purposes and why is the story even here in the first place? Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• Has anyone ever dismissed you because of their own convenience? If so, how does it help to know that your ultimate value is found in being a child of God?
• Is there any undealt with sin in your life that needs to be brought to light?
• How does it make you feel to know that God can use even the messiest and most broken situations for good?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 38
• Matthew 1

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The Genesis narrative shifts to focus on Joseph, the son of Jacob. He is favored and his brothers hate him, but in the midst of it all, we can see that what the enemy plans for evil, God plans for good. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How can we appreciate and utilize the blessings of God without being prideful about them?
• How have you been undeservingly hurt in the past?
• How have you seen God turn evil for good in your life?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 37
• Romans 8

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A genealogy can tell much more than just lineage. Esau is a picture of what his descendants will become. Blessing and judgment are both promised. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• Does it stand out to you that even early on in Scripture, there are two possible directions one can follow?
• How does it make you feel to know that God keeps His promises even to those who continually rebel from Him?
• How can you live in light of God's promises of both life and judgment?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 36
• Isaiah 34:1-10
• Obadiah 1:1-21

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After the vengeful attack of Jacob's sons, his family is on the move again, following the command of God. In their travel, we see renewed promise, death, life, and betrayal. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How does God's continued blessing despite Jacob's failures make you feel?
• How can we follow Jacob's example of keeping our eyes fixed on our future hope despite present suffering?
• Does it take pressure off of you to know that even your story is not about you, but about Jesus?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 35

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Jacob, with his new name Israel, makes it back to the promised land. However, this does not mean that the drama is over. When his daughter is taken advantage of, we see some varying reactions from the men around her. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How have you seen Jesus perfect what the enemy perverts?
• How does seeing this perfecting work of Jesus give you hope for the future?
• How can you follow the example of Jesus when people do harm to you?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 24
• Matthew 5

Further Reading

• Overcoming Evil Through Creative Acts of Nonviolent Resistance by Bible Project Scholarship Team

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Jacob decides that it is time to return home to the land that God has promised him. His uncle doesn't want him to leave and he's scared to return to his brother. On top of that, he wrestles a stranger all night long! Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• What would you say to God if you had a face-to-face interactions with Him?
• How can believers today emulate the humility that we see in Jacob?

• How have you seen God's blessing come after the battle?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 30:25-33:20
• Exodus 20:34-37
• Luke 2:22-40

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