Aug 27 – 12 Pentecost Exodus 1:8-2:10 The Israelites Are Oppressed Birth and Youth of Moses Background: The book of Exodus chronicles the search for Israel’s identity. One could say that Exodus is Israel’s response to and explication for the questions “Who are you?” and “To whom do you belong?” In the first portion of […]
Aug 20 – 11 Pentecost Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. After being sold into slavery the Joseph cycle has continued to develop Joseph’s character in chapters 37-50. Joseph […]
Aug 13 – 10 Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph Dreams of Greatness Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. As Genesis draws to a close the writer sets the stage for the […]
Aug 6 – 9 Pentecost Exodus 34:29-35 The Shinning Face of Moses Background: This passage falls near the end of Exodus; specifically at the end of a section entitled The Breaking and Renewal of the Covenant. In this passage Moses returns from Mount Sinai with a new set of the laws of the Covenant between […]
Jul 30 – 8 Pentecost Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob’s Marries Laban’s Daughters Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs of the […]