Issues In Perspective

Joseph's final test of his brothers' hearts, revealing his true identity to them, then sending for the entire family to come to Egypt: Joseph demonstrates how sound theology produces Godly results.

Joseph encounters his brothers, and challenges them with a series of tests to learn their motives & see if their hearts have been changed.

Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh, and is put in a position to prepare & lead all of Egypt through 7 years of famine; Joseph encounters his brothers.

Joseph's imprisonment & interpreting of dreams: through all circumstances, the Lord was with him & worked in all circumstances to accomplish His eternal plan.

As we study the lives of Judah & Joseph, we see how God remains firmly committed to His covenant & His Word to accomplish His plan & purposes, even using corrupt & immoral situations and those who compromise.

Joseph & his exile to Egypt, at the hands of his brothers; Judah takes a Caananite wife.

Jacob is now a changed man, and God reiterates His covenant to him; the deaths of Rachel & Isaac.

After reuniting with Esau, Jacob & his people settle to Shechem, where they have conflict with the Canaanites, and plot a massacre.

Jacob's return to Genesis, and his fears of facing his brother Esau.

The account of Jacob & Laban, and the beginnings of Jacob's family.