A Visit With Jesus Bible Narratives

Bible Narratives

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Joseph's Brothers Go to Egypt

During the famine, Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt to buy grain, but they did not recognize Joseph, who was now a ruler in Egypt (Genesis 42:6-8). Joseph tested his brothers and required them to bring their youngest brother Benjamin (Genesis 42:15). This event began the process of reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers.

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Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams

Pharaoh had troubling dreams that no one could interpret, but Joseph interpreted them as seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41:29-30). Pharaoh placed Joseph in charge of Egypt to prepare for the famine (Genesis 41:41).

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Joseph in Egypt (Potiphar and prison)

Joseph served in Potiphar's house and prospered, but after a false accusation he was imprisoned (Genesis 39:20). Even in prison, God was with Joseph and he gained favor and responsibility (Genesis 39:21-23). Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker (Genesis 40:8).

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Narratives

While some Bible narratives can be taken at face value, others require some knowledge of the places, times and customs involved in order to be fully appreciated. Absent such context, scripture can sometimes leave the reader with an inaccurate view of the event.

Where knowledge of translational difficulties can help our understanding, it is also true that one must resist the understandable temptation to look at the text through the lens of a modern cultural context.

In this section, narratives are presented that we hope may bring a clearer picture of certain Bible stories.