Scripture Reading:  Exodus 1-10

We kicked off this week in the book of Exodus.  This is the 2nd book of the Torah.  Or what is also referred to as the Law of Moses.  The first 5 books of the Bible – were written by Moses.  And they were written for the Israelites – those who would possess the Promise Land.  These 5 books speak to their Identity, and provide them with their purpose.

The name Exodus, means “exit”.  Of course we know from Genesis, that God sent Joseph ahead of Jacob and all his sons and their families, in order to save them from the famine.  What was a family has now become a large nation of people… the Israelites, who lived in Egypt, but were segregated to the land of Goshen.

SO now it’s time for Israel to exit from under Egyptian rule. 

Scripture Reading:  Genesis 41-50

We left off last weeks reading in Genesis 40 where Joseph interprets the cupbearer and chief baker’s dreams in prison.  They of course happened just as they were interpreted and the Baker dies after 3 days and the Cupbearer was placed back in his position after 3 days… but the Cupbearer did not remember Joseph – but forgot him…

Until Genesis 41… which was after a 2 year period of waiting – emphasizing God’s perfect timing, His sovereign revelation, and His power to elevate His servants. After years of waiting, God brings Joseph out of prison exactly when Pharaoh needs a dream interpreter, proving that deliverance comes at God’s appointed time—not a moment early or late.

Scripture Reading:  Genesis 31-40

Here’s where we’ve been so far:  From Genesis 1 to 11, the story unfolds from creation. God creates the world and everything in it, including Adam and Eve, who fall into sin and bring corruption to humanity. Generations follow—Cain and Abel, and eventually then Noah, whose faith saves his family from the Flood.  After the flood, the descendants of Ham lead the charge in living under the influence of evil and seeking power they construct a Tower of worship, but not to God Most High.  To which the LORD confused their languages, and the people are then dispersed over the face of the earth.

We paused there and jumped into the book of Job.

Coming back to Genesis 12 we began to see the early formation of Israel’s family line. God makes a covenant with Abram (later Abraham), promising him land, descendants, and blessing. Abraham’s faith is tested, and through Isaac the covenant continues. Isaac’s sons, Esau and Jacob, struggle from birth, with Jacob receiving the blessing meant for the firstborn. Jacob flees, marries Leah and Rachel, and through them and their maidservants, Jacob fathers twelve sons who become the ancestors of Israel’s tribes. Throughout these chapters, God’s faithfulness and promises endure despite human weakness and deceit. 

We started off in Genesis 21 with the Birth of Isaac. When Abraham was 100 years old, Sarah bore him a son, named Isaac.  Isaac means “He laughs”.  His very name being a reminder of the joy of the Lord, and the miraculous fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham.

Isaac was a type of Christ.  If that’s not something you’ve heard before.  In Biblical hermeneutics there’s what’s called “Typology”.  In short it’s prophetic symbolism that shows us a foreshadowing of something or someone to come in the future.

“Generally speaking, a type is something from the Old Testament that prefigures, or points to, something of greater significance in the New Testament.  Most, if not all, typological prophecies relate to the first or second advent of Jesus.” – Todd Hampson

So Isaac is a Type of Christ:

So keep this in mind, that Isaac is a type of Christ and this will provide so much more richness and revelation to the handiwork of God in the story of Isaac.

Scripture Reading:  Genesis 12-20

The LORD said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you."

So Abram is a sojourner - leaving him with no civil rights in the land that he's going to.  He'll soon discover that the land God shows him that will be for him and his offspring, is currently occupied; and to boot, his wife Sarai is barren.  But God confirms to Abram - by way of a covenant - that He "will make [Abram] into a great nation.  I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.  I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt.  All the families on earth will be blessed through you." - Genesis 12:1-3 ESV

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Scriptures:  Job 32-42

A new character, Elihu, enters the scene—a young man who has listened in silence as Job and his three older friends debated. When the friends fall silent, unable to refute Job or defend God effectively, Elihu’s anger flares. He is upset with Job for justifying himself instead of God, and also he’s angry with Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar for condemning Job without providing real answers.

Though younger, Elihu believes that wisdom is not reserved for the old—that true understanding comes from “the breath of the Almighty.” 

Scriptures:  Job 22 – 31

The book of Job is considered Wisdom Literature, and is written like a play with great contrast of Heaven and Earth. We see behind the scenes - so to speak - of the conversation that happened amongst the council of heavenly beings – between God and satan. And then on earth what’s revealed to us, is ALL of what Job lost and the discourse of communication between Job, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar.

We are part way through the book of Job – and this week we read the 3rd round of dialogue between Job and his friends.

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Scriptures:  Job 11-21

 A book that’s broken up into 4 parts:

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Scriptures:  Job 1-10

The book of Job is part of the Wisdom books of Scripture.. (ex:  Law, history, prophets, books of wisdom)

Poetic & Wisdom Literature

Scriptures:  Genesis 1-11

The word “Genesis” means “origin or beginning”, and that's where we begin our Two-Year Journey through the Bible in Chronological order.

*We're using The Blue Letter Bible chronological reading plan

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