Exodus 10:
• The Eighth Plague – Locusts:
• Yah sends locusts that consume all remaining crops in Egypt.
• Pharaoh pretends to repent but hardens his heart again after relief comes.
• The Ninth Plague – Darkness:
Genesis 46:
• Jacob’s Journey to Egypt: Yah reassures Jacob in a vision at Beersheba, promising to make him a great nation in Egypt and that Joseph will be with him when he dies.
• Jacob’s Family Arrives: Jacob and his entire household (70 people) travel to Egypt.
• Reunion with Joseph: Joseph meets Jacob in Goshen, and they share an emotional reunion.
Genesis 47:
Genesis 41:
• Pharaoh’s Dreams: Pharaoh has two troubling dreams—seven healthy cows are devoured by seven gaunt cows, and seven full ears of grain are consumed by seven thin ears. None of Pharaoh’s magicians can interpret the dreams.
• Joseph’s Interpretation: The cupbearer remembers Joseph, who is summoned to interpret the dreams. Joseph explains that the dreams are Yah’s warning of seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine.
• Joseph’s Promotion: Joseph advises Pharaoh to appoint a wise leader to store food during the years of plenty. Impressed by Joseph’s wisdom, Pharaoh appoints him as second-in-command over Egypt. Joseph is given authority, a royal signet ring, and a new name: Zaphenath-paneah.
• Famine Begins: During the famine, Joseph’s preparations save Egypt and surrounding nations, who come to buy grain.
Genesis 38:
• Judah’s story unfolds, detailing his separation from his family. He marries a Canaanite woman and has three sons.
• Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, faces injustice when Judah withholds his youngest son from her after his older sons die.
• Tamar disguises herself as a prostitute and conceives twins, Perez and Zerah, with Judah. When confronted, Judah declares, “She is more righteous than I,” acknowledging his failure to care for her.
Genesis 39:
Genesis 35
• Yah commands Jacob to return to Bethel, where Jacob builds an altar to honor Him. Jacob instructs his household to remove foreign gods, purify themselves, and change their garments.
• Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin, and she is buried near Bethlehem.
• Isaac dies and is buried by Jacob and Esau.
Genesis 36:
Shabbat Shalom!!!
Genesis 32:
• Jacob prepares to meet Esau after years of separation, fearing Esau’s anger. He divides his household into two camps and prays for Yah’s protection.
• Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man (often understood to be an angel or Yah Himself), who renames him Israel, meaning “he struggles with God.” Jacob realizes he has seen Yah face to face and names the place Peniel.
Genesis 33:
Genesis 30:
• Jacob’s family grows through the birth of more sons and one daughter, Dinah. Rachel and Leah, competing for Jacob’s favor, use their servants to bear children on their behalf.
• Yah remembers Rachel, and she gives birth to Joseph, saying, “May Yah add another son to me.”
• Jacob negotiates with Laban to build his wealth by tending the flocks. Through Yah’s blessing, Jacob prospers greatly, despite Laban’s attempts to cheat him.
Genesis 31:
Reading Summary:
Genesis 27:
• Isaac, now old and nearly blind, prepares to bless his elder son Esau. Rebekah, overhearing this, convinces Jacob to deceive Isaac into giving him the blessing. Jacob disguises himself as Esau and receives the blessing meant for his brother. When Esau discovers this, he becomes furious and plans to kill Jacob. Rebekah advises Jacob to flee to her brother Laban’s house in Haran.
Genesis 28:
• Isaac sends Jacob to Paddan-aram to find a wife among Rebekah’s relatives, blessing him again with the covenant promises of Abraham. On his journey, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. Yah reaffirms His covenant with Jacob, promising him land, descendants, and His presence. Jacob names the place Bethel and vows to serve Yah.
Genesis 25-26 covers significant events in the lives of Isaac, Rebekah, and their descendants. Here’s a brief summary and some reflections:
Genesis 25:
• Death of Abraham (25:1-11):
Abraham marries Keturah and has more children, but Isaac remains the child of the promise. Abraham gives gifts to his other children but leaves everything to Isaac. Abraham dies at 175 and is buried by Isaac and Ishmael.
• Descendants of Ishmael (25:12-18):
First Fruits
First Fruits
Genesis 30–31 Study Additions:
Translation Differences:
1. Genesis 30:37
• Many translations say Jacob took “rods” or “sticks” of poplar, almond, and plane trees, but the Hebrew word “makal” (מַקַּל) refers more specifically to a staff or branch.
• This choice highlights Jacob’s resourcefulness, using what Yah provided.
2. Genesis 31:49
• The famous phrase at Mizpah, “May the Lord watch between you and me,” is often quoted as a blessing. However, in context, it’s a warning between Jacob and Laban to respect their covenant.
Hebrew Word Study:
• Genesis 31:13
• Hebrew: “El Bethel” (אֵל בֵּית־אֵל)
• Meaning: “God of Bethel”
• This is significant because it ties Jacob’s current obedience back to Yah’s earlier promise at Bethel (Genesis 28:19). It’s a reminder of Yah’s faithfulness to His word.