Monthly Archives: November 2011

Aaron‘s Golden Calf Exodus 32 After returning from Mount Sanai, Moses was angry when he saw the golden calf. WHILE THE CHILDRENof Israel were encamped in the wilderness, Moses’ wife and his two sons, together with Jethro, his father-in-law, came … Continue reading →

Moses Smites the Rock Exodus 17:1-7 Moses strikes the rock with his rod, and water comes forth. AFTER THE EGYPTIANShad been all destroyed, the Israelites went forward into the wilderness; and when they had been traveling three days, they were … Continue reading →

Joseph and His Brethren Genesis 42 to Genesis 45 Joseph who is now a leader in Egypt, is united with his brothers, and he forgives them. THE LAND OFCanaan, where Joseph’s father and brothers were living, was one of the … Continue reading →

Pharaoh‘s Dream Genesis 39 to Genesis 41 Pharoah asks for the meaning of his dream. THE MERCHANTS WHObought Joseph sold him to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who treated him very favorably, and put all his affairs … Continue reading →

The Story of Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors Genesis 37 Joseph is sold by his brothers. AFTER JACOB CAMEback to the land of Canaan with his eleven sons, another son was born to him, the second child of … Continue reading →

Jacob and Esau Genesis 32 to Genesis 33 Jacob returns to Canaan, and is welcomed by Esau. JACOB REMAINED TWENTYyears with Laban, whose daughter Rachel he had married.    In those days men’s chief riches consisted in flocks and herds; and … Continue reading →

Jacob and Rachel Genesis 29:1-30 Jacob works for Laban, to win the hand of Rachel. JACOB CONTINUED ONhis way, getting ever farther away from his brother Esau‘s wrath. At last he reached Haran, the place where his uncle Laban dwelt.  … Continue reading →

The Ladder That Reached to Heaven Genesis 27:42 – Genesis 29:12 Jacob sleeps at Bethel, and dreams of a ladder that reaches to Heaven. AFTER ESAU FOUNDthat he had lost his birth-right and his blessing, he was very angry against … Continue reading →

The Story of Jacob Genesis 5:15 – Genesis 27:41 Rebekah plots with Jacob to take the birth-right from Esau. AFTER ABRAHAM DIED,his son Isaac lived in the land of Canaan. Like his father, Isaac had his home in a tent; … Continue reading →

How Abraham Found a Wife For Isaac Genesis 23:1 – Genesis 25:18 Rebekah and Eliezer at the well. WHEN SARAH, ISAAC‘Smother, was one hundred and twenty-seven years old, she died. Abraham had no place to bury her, so he bought … Continue reading →