Genesis 41-45 presents the compelling story of Joseph, a man who exemplifies Biblical masculinity through his integrity, humility, and unwavering faith in God.

oseph could stand it no longer. There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was alone with his brothers when he told them who he was.

When his brothers were ready to leave, Joseph gave these instructions to his palace manager: “Fill each of their sacks with as much grain as they can carry, and put each man’s money back into his sack.

But the famine continued to ravage the land of Canaan. When the grain they had brought from Egypt was almost gone, Jacob said to his sons, “Go back and buy us a little more food.”

When Jacob heard that grain was available in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you standing around looking at one another?

Two full years later, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing on the bank of the Nile River.

Pastor Walter’s Reflection on Genesis 41-45.

Colossians 3:18-25 provides practical guidance for relationships within the Christian community, emphasizing the importance of mutual submission, integrity, and diligence in fulfilling one's roles and responsibilities.

Some time later, Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer and chief baker offended their royal master.

About this time, Judah left home and moved to Adullam, where he stayed with a man named Hirah.

Then God said to Jacob, “Get ready and move to Bethel and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother, Esau.”

Then Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming with his 400 men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and his two servant wives.

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.

Pastor Katie’s Reflection on Colossians 4 and Genesis 33-40

Colossians 3:1-15 offers profound insights into the transformative power of the Gospel and the call to live in alignment with the new life found in Jesus Christ.

As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him. When Jacob saw them, he exclaimed, “This is God’s camp!” So he named the place Mahanaim.

But Jacob soon learned that Laban’s sons were grumbling about him. “Jacob has robbed our father of everything!” they said. “He has gained all his wealth at our father’s expense.”

One day when Isaac was old and turning blind, he called for Esau, his older son, and said, “My son.”

Abraham married another wife, whose name was Keturah. She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.