The last chapter of Genesis draws us to a close of sorts, and yet contains a to-be-continued feel. God’s faithfulness to bring Abraham’s family to this moment points to future faithfulness yet to come, though some elements of the promise are not yet fulfilled. Join us as we reflect on the book and discuss the reflex of faith that causes both Jacob and Joseph to desire a burial in the promised land, even as their descendants remain in Egypt for the time being.

Joseph sets a test for his brothers; have they changed, or are they the same men he knew at 17 years old? An awkward chapter break notwithstanding, we finally come to the climax of the Joseph story as he reveals himself to his brothers. Dismay, terror, joy, weeping—all the feels, as they say! And yet he is able to comfort his brothers with the knowledge that what God has used for good what they had intended for evil. How do we explain the depth of Joseph’s faith, or the character transformation in Judah as he offers himself in Benjamin’s place?

In a dramatic twist, Joseph encounters his estranged brothers in Genesis 42–43. As the brothers bow before him, the tables turn, and a profound test of character unfolds. Joseph, now in a position of authority, navigates the line between testing their characters and exacting revenge.

In Genesis 41, we witness an astonishing turn of events as Joseph is catapulted from the literal pit of prison to a position of immense power and influence. In God’s providence Joseph will play a crucial role in the destiny of Egypt and the well-bering of the world. Join us as we discuss this exciting chapter!

The generational sin of favoritism bears its wicked fruit as Joseph is betrayed, nearly murdered and then sold by his brothers. Jacob has lost a son. Reuben is distraught…but not over his guilt. Judah, the distant forefather of Christ, is boldly complicit in the affair. In the midst of all this wickedness, is there any hope for the chosen line of Abraham? Is the Lord absent?