Jacob knows he is about to die. He has a last private meeting with Joseph and he blesses Joseph’s sons.
Bereshit – Genesis
The Torah begins with God creating the universe and mankind. Though God is concerned with all of mankind, He eventually chooses Avraham and his family to be His messengers to the world.
Genesis 41:14-16 – Joseph Meets Pharaoh
Pharaoh had a dream about skinny cows eating fat cows. Then he had another dream about wind scorched grain swallowing healthy grain.
Genesis 37:34-35 – Jacob Mourns
Genesis 37 records the sale of Joseph into slavery by 10 of his brothers.
Genesis 33:3 – Jacob Bows
Esau was heading toward Jacob with 400 fighting men. Jacob was frightened that his brother would try to destroy him and his family.
Genesis 28:20-22 – Jacob’s Vow
Jacob had a dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven. God appeared to him and promised many things. Then Jacob made a vow which seems to imply that he doubted God’s promises.
Genesis 25:23 – Two Nations
Isaac and his wife Rebecca prayed that she would conceive. She eventually became pregnant, but a battle was going on inside her.
Genesis 23:4 – Alien or Resident?
Genesis 23 begins with the death of Abraham’s wife Sarah in Hebron. Abraham suddenly needs to find a suitable place to bury her.
Genesis 18:12-15 – The Subtle Rebuke
Genesis 18 begins with Abraham sitting at the door of his tent and greeting three strangers. Abraham and Sarah prepare a meal for the visitors.
Genesis 12:7 – The Lord Appeared
In Genesis 12:7 the Bible records that God appeared to Abraham. Previously, God spoke to him. What’s the difference?
Genesis 6:14 – Build the Ark
God tells Noah that He is going to destroy the world with a flood. Immediately after this announcement, He commands Noah to build an ark.