God strikes a coup de grâce against the hard-hearted sons of Jacob, leading ultimately to their rescue and redemption. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph begins his rescue plan to save as many lives as he can from the coming famine. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph is set free from prison so he can serve in a new ministry for the next 80 years, saving countless lives. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph interprets two dreams, showing us a portrait of the Gospel and an example of ministering to others even when we’re suffering. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph is enslaved to Potiphar, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned, causing God to say he was successful. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Judah cheats his daughter-in-law, Tamar, driving her to a desperate situation, culminating in a dramatic unmasking. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph’s dreams turn into a nightmare because of his brothers’ hatred and rebellion against God and their father. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Esau’s family rises in power and status, but in doing so get farther and farther away from God, leading ultimately to their ruin. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Jacob completes his vow and sets off to go to his father but has several sorrowful funerals along the way. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

In response to Shechem assaulting Dinah, Jacob’s son go on a murderous spree, showing the downfall of being outside the will of God.