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Jacob blessing the sons of Joseph - Jan Victors Wiki Commons Images My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 Read the Bible in a Year Using The NRSV Daily Bible Today’s Reading 1/15/2019     Day 15    Genesis 46: 1 - 50:26 Reflection: Jacob and the family are brought to Egypt; Joseph sets them up with Pharaoh’s permission; famine breaks out and Joseph acquires everthing - property, livestock, themselves for slavery - for Pharaoh that they have during these lean years; Jacob dies and buried in Canaan; Joseph forgives his brothers; Joseph lives a long life and dies in Egypt. Meditation/Contemplate: All things work for good for those who love God and are called according to God’s plan. Prayer: Keep us mindful that life is abundant in you; Guide and direct us in all that we do so that it will strengthen us for service to the world. Amen The Next Seven Days of Readings 1/16/2019     Day 16  ...

http://www.spelplus.com/post_story-of-joseph-genesis-summary_332293/ My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 Read the Bible in a Year Using The NRSV Daily Bible Today’s Reading 1/14/2019     Day 14    Genesis 42:1 - 45:28 Reflection More background on the patriarch dynasty: NOAB5, p.63 (See Sources page) The saga continues with the brothers of Joseph coming to Egypt and not recognizing who Joseph really is.  Joseph during this famine was governor of the land and sold Everything. He calls for a ransom after the brothers are accused to bring back the youngest brother before they will get the necessary food. Joseph heaps guilt upon guilt on them. As starvation continues, the brothers are forced to come back with the brother. Joseph set them up again. A cup is found, they are accused of stealing, he sends them back with the ransom of Benjamin and now they bring Jacob down this time a third time when they need food again....

Joseph in Egypt - James Tissot The Jewish Museum -  Google Art Project Wiki Commons Images My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 Read the Bible in a Year Using The NRSV Daily Bible Today’s Reading 1/13/2019     Day 13    Genesis 37:1 - 41:57 Reflection The epic story of Joseph from favoritism, to jealousy, murder plot, a coverup, slavery, trust, ruler, sexual harassment, lies, false Imprisonment, dreams, restoration,  stewardship and leadership, hunger and famine, wealth and power. Meditation: Admits the good and bad, God travels with us. Prayer: I remember your stories, the good and the bad, and how you are with us always. Amen The Next Seven Days of Readings 1/14/2019     Day 14   Genesis 42:1 - 45:28 1/15/2019     Day 15   Genesis 46: 1 - 50:26 1/16/2019     Day 16   Exodus 1:1 - 4:31...

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holy_Family_in_art#/media/ File:Conj._Res._Mata_do_Jacinto,_Campo_Grande_-_MS,_Brazil_-_panoramio_(4).jpg My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings Opening Sentence | The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. Isaiah 40:5 Daily Office Prayers | Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives worship Readings | Biblegateway.com | First Sunday after Christmas Psalm 93, 96 & 34 Isa. 62:6-7, 10-12 Heb. 2:10-18 Matt. 1:18-25 Psalm 93 | The Lord is King and ruler and is the universes creator; The waters make waves and noise but the Lord is greater! Hebrews 2 | God made people perfect through suffering; I will put my trust in Jesus who destroyed death; Jesus became like all humans and has suffered. Matthew 1 | Birth of Jesus took this way- Mary became pregnant through the Holy S...