V.Let’s review this week’s passage regarding Joseph and his family. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis%2037&version=NRSV,NABRE What do we notice? Joseph’s father (Jacob/Israel) loves Joseph more than his other sons. (37:3) Joseph’s brothers take notice of Jacob’s love for Joseph and “hate” him. Apparently they … Continue reading
I.With today’s reading we begin a new series of lessons. This month and for the next two months our theme will be “Love for One Another.” In the first four lessons we will focus on Joseph. With that theme in … Continue reading
VIII. Did I mention circumstances the other day? I hoped for the past couple of days to add a few more thoughts to our considerations on this passage, but “circumstances” just got in my way. IX. A few days ago … Continue reading
I.Over the next weeks I will be offering some thoughts for reflection on the Scriptures that follow the International Sunday School Lesson Cycle for 2019-2020. I will not be concerned with offering historical background for the Scripture passage, though at … Continue reading