Friday, January 8, 2010

Week 2: Genesis 25-47

The reading plan for Week 2 is:

* Weekend: Genesis 25-28
* Monday: Genesis 29-32
* Tuesday: Genesis 33-36
* Wednesday: Genesis 37-40
* Thursday: Genesis 41-43
* Friday: Genesis 44-47

Chapter 25 leads with the death of Abraham and the story of Jacob & Esau. As we continue to read we will experience the trials of Jacob in the service of his Father-in-Law and his wrestling match with God. Chapter 37 is the beginning of the story of Joseph, the man known for his coat of many colors and ability to interpret dreams. God uses Joseph in many ways, one of which is to guide the family of Israel to Egypt in Chapter 47. It is in Egypt that Israel will become a nation, and will learn who God really is...

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