29 - Two Dreams in the PrisonJanuary 29 - Nº 29 Genesis 40 Joseph had been in prison for quite a while when he was joined by two of Pharaoh’s former employees. One...
28 - From Potiphar’s House to PrisonJanuary 28 - Nº 28 Genesis 39 The caravan of traders arrived in Egypt. After a long grueling trek across the desert, Joseph was put on an...
27 - Joseph Is Sold into SlaveryJanuary 27 - Nº 27 Genesis 37:1-35 It had been a long, twisting journey, but Jacob was finally settled in the land God had promised first...
26 - Jacob and Esau are Reunited . . . for a Little WhileJanuary 26 - Nº 26 Genesis 33; 34; 35:1-5 The next morning Jacob crossed the Jabbok River and limped into camp to join his family. Off in...
25 - Jacob Wins by Losing January 25 - Nº 25 Genesis 32 Jacob had finally broken free from the relationship that had held him hostage for more than 20 years (see...
24 - Jacob Heads HomeJanuary 24 - Nº 24 Genesis 30:25-33; 31:1-55 Jacob was a shrewd businessman and a hard worker. It wasn’t long before he convinced Laban,...
23 - Unloved LeahJanuary 23 - Nº 23 Genesis 29:31-35; 30:1-24; 35:16-20 Life was not easy for Leah. She was the older and less attractive of Laban’s two...
22 - A Wife (or two) for JacobJanuary 22 - Nº 22 Genesis 29:1-30 Jacob continued his journey. After many days he stopped at a well where several shepherds had gathered...
21 - On the RunJanuary 21 - Nº 21 Genesis 27:42-46; 28:1-22 Jacob was shrewd and impatient. He was always looking for ways to get what he wanted when...
20 - The Blessing January 20 - Nº 20 Genesis 27:1-41 Jacob wanted more than just his older brother’s birthright (see #19 - January 19). He wanted the...
19 - A Pot of Stew January 19 - Nº 19 Genesis 25:5-11, 19-34 Abraham died at the age of 175, and Isaac inherited everything that he had owned. But as...
18 - A Wife for Isaac January 18 - Nº 18 Genesis 24 Sarah lived to be 127, then she died (Genesis 23:1). Meanwhile Isaac grew up, and Abraham grew old. ...
17 - Isaac on the Altar January 17 - Nº 17 Genesis 22:1-19 After Ishmael was banished, Abraham had only one son to raise! The expression of the love he had felt...
16 - Ishmael Is Sent Away January 16 - Nº 16 Genesis 21:8-21 For fourteen years Ishmael had been an only child. Abraham loved him and cared for him. His...
15 - My Sister? My Bride? January 15 - Nº 15 Genesis 20 Déjà vu. It’s the feeling you get that you’ve “been there before.” It leads you to think that you have...