Exodus 2:1–22, Divine Providence at work again, Moses survives the effort to kill the Hebrew boys, and ends up being raised in the Egyptian court! Then, he finds a happy home in the wilderness at Sinai. All in preparation for what God is going to have him do. Mark 14:32–52, Jesus, in the hour of decision and temptation, and the disciples too. Quite the contrast!

Exodus one: 1–22, the time lapse between the happy times of Joseph and the harsh times of Moses are bridged here in Exodus chapter 1. Nearly 4centuries are summarized. Mark 14:12–31, the beginning of the holy “three days“ – also known as the “triduum”, that is, sundown Thursday night to sundown Sunday night of holy week.

Genesis 49:29–50:7, 14–26, with the death of Jacob, and the death of Joseph, the patriarchal era comes to an end. Mark 14:1–11, the wheels begin to turn that will result in Jesus crucifixion, a thing he has been predicting.

Genesis 47:1–31, Israel multiplies in possessions and numbers, and Pharaoh gets rich, and the Egyptians live, all because of the blessing of the Lord through Joseph. Mark 13:24–37, from a discussion of the end times, Jesus turns his attention to the very last day.

Genesis 45:1–20, 24–28, Joseph finally breaks down and reveals who he is to his brothers, to their great consternation and stunned disbelief! Mark 13:1–23, Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, and warns the disciples about the dangers of the end times.

Genesis 44:1–18, 32–34, the stage being set, Joseph Springs a trap on his brothers, to test them to the limit. Would they do with Benjamin what they once upon a time did with him? Mark 12:28–44, Good scribe, bad scribe, and a beautiful sermon preached by a widow.

Genesis 43:1–28, Jacob finally relents and lets his sons go back to Egypt, together with Benjamin. There, the brothers, anxiety grows, and a dream. Dreamed, long ago, finds its fulfillment. Mark 12:13–27, the tension continues to rise, as Jesus enemies try to trip him up in his words.

Genesis 42:1–34, 38, Ten of the sons of Jacob go to Egypt to get food, and unbeknownst to them, are greeted harshly by their brother Joseph, who will test them sorely. Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells an extraordinary parable, the parable of the tenants.

Genesis 41:28–57, Joseph rises to the top again, forshadowing Israel’s blessing under the hand of God in future times. Mark 11:20–33, Jesus, in the state of his humiliation on earth, lived by faith in his heavenly father, Calling upon him in prayer to accomplish all things.

Genesis 41:1–27, the providence of God, the dreams of pharaoh, and Joseph. Mark 11:1–19, we begin the Highpoint of Jesus’ ministry, eight days in his life, and in the life of Israel, and in the history of the world, eight days, beginning with Palm Sunday, and ending on the day of Resurrection!