Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 46:1-27: Jacob and his family prepare to relocate to Egypt. Today’s reading lists the names of the family members who accompanied Jacob. They are listed according to the offspring of each of Jacob’s four wives. Scripture Reading Jacob and His Family Go to Egypt 46 Jacob […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 45:1-28: After Judah pleads with Joseph for the release of Benjamin, Joseph is no longer able to control his feelings and he reveals his identity to his brothers. Joseph tells them to return home and then to come back to Egypt with their father Jacob, their […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 44:18-34: Judah pleads for Benjamin and offers to become Joseph’s slave in place of Benjamin. Scripture Reading Judah Pleads for Benjamin 18 Judah went up to Joseph and said, “Please, sir, allow me to speak with you freely. Don’t be angry with me; you are like […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 44:1-17: Joseph instructs his servant to conceal his silver cup in Benjamin’s sack. When the cup is found, Joseph tells his brothers that Benjamin will become his slave. Scripture Reading 15 So the brothers took the gifts and twice as much money, and set out for […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 43:15-34: Joseph welcomes his brothers, inquires about their father, and prepares a feast for them but does not reveal his identity. When he sees his brother Benjamin, he is overcome with tears. Scripture Reading 15 So the brothers took the gifts and twice as much money, […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 43:1-14: The famine in Canaan worsens, and Jacob tells his sons to return to Egypt to buy more grain. Judah persuades Jacob to let them return with Benjamin. Scripture Reading Joseph’s Brothers Return to Egypt with Benjamin 43 The famine in Canaan got worse, 2 and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 42:25-38: Joseph arranges to have his brothers’s sacks filled with grain, along with the money they had brought. The brothers return home and tell their father that they are to return to Egypt with their youngest brother. Scripture Reading Joseph’s Brothers Return to Canaan 25 Joseph […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 42:1-24: The famine is widespread and extends to Canaan. Jacob sends his sons, with the exception of Benjamin, to Egypt to buy grain. When they arrive, Joseph recognizes them but pretends not to know them. He accuses them of being spies and agrees to spare their […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 41:37-57: Joseph is made governor over Egypt and oversees the collection and storage of grain before the famine occurs. The king gives Joseph symbols of royal authority and gives him an Egyptian name which may mean, “God speaks, he lives.” Joseph marries, and he and his […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 41:1-36: The king of Egypt has disturbing dreams, and his magicians and wise men are unable to interpret them. The wine steward tells the king about Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams, and the king sends for Joseph. Joseph informs the king of the meaning of the […]