The Final Act. In a drama literally more than 2,300 years in the making, the book of Genesis comes to a climactic close. Joseph has made himself known to his brothers, but even though he has promised forgiveness and restoration to them, the guilty siblings are not so sure they are out of danger. Meanwhile, Jacob dies after 17 years in Egypt and details about his funeral give us even more proof that Jacob was indeed elevated to be a vassal king by the Pharaoh through Joseph. Find out the latest evidence, as archaeology and the Scripture come closer than ever before and see a brand new updated timeline for all the events from Joseph’s death to Exodus.
The Final Act. In a drama literally more than 2,300 years in the making, the book of Genesis comes to a climactic close. Joseph has made himself known to his brothers, but even though he has promised forgiveness and restoration to them, the guilty siblings are not so sure they are out of danger. Meanwhile, Jacob dies after 17 years in Egypt and details about his funeral give us even more proof that Jacob was indeed elevated to be a vassal king by the Pharaoh through Joseph. Find out the latest evidence, as archaeology and the Scripture come closer than ever before and see a brand new updated timeline for all the events from Joseph’s death to Exodus.
The Final Act. In a drama literally more than 2,300 years in the making, the book of Genesis comes to a climactic close. Joseph has made himself known to his brothers, but even though he has promised forgiveness and restoration to them, the guilty siblings are not so sure they are out of danger. Meanwhile, Jacob dies after 17 years in Egypt and details about his funeral give us even more proof that Jacob was indeed elevated to be a vassal king by the Pharaoh through Joseph. Find out the latest evidence, as archaeology and the Scripture come closer than ever before and see a brand new updated timeline for all the events from Joseph’s death to Exodus.
“You didn’t send me to Egypt…Elohim did, so I could save lives!” Thus says Joseph to his brothers as they finally reconcile in a moment 22 years in the making. In the end, Joseph needed to have a picture painted of the suffering of his father Jacob to finally relent, even as his brothers also came into increasing awareness of their sins as well. But this parsha is about far more than just that one moving moment. It is also the time when Joseph’s father Jacob may have been appointed as a ruler in Egypt–twice–by the most famous Pharaoh of his dynasty. See the archaeology and judge it for yourself!
“You didn’t send me to Egypt…Elohim did, so I could save lives!” Thus says Joseph to his brothers as they finally reconcile in a moment 22 years in the making. In the end, Joseph needed to have a picture painted of the suffering of his father Jacob to finally relent, even as his brothers also came into increasing awareness of their sins as well. But this parsha is about far more than just that one moving moment. It is also the time when Joseph’s father Jacob may have been appointed as a ruler in Egypt–twice–by the most famous Pharaoh of his dynasty. See the archaeology and judge it for yourself!
“You didn’t send me to Egypt…Elohim did, so I could save lives!” Thus says Joseph to his brothers as they finally reconcile in a moment 22 years in the making. In the end, Joseph needed to have a picture painted of the suffering of his father Jacob to finally relent, even as his brothers also came into increasing awareness of their sins as well. But this parsha is about far more than just that one moving moment. It is also the time when Joseph’s father Jacob may have been appointed as a ruler in Egypt–twice–by the most famous Pharaoh of his dynasty. See the archaeology and judge it for yourself!
Where is the line between poetic justice and blind revenge? Just ask Joseph this week, as he finally gets the upper hand over his brothers. The only problem is, he has forgotten the grief of his father in the process by threatening the only son by Rachel he has left, Benjamin, and he is the most innocent person of them all. So beneath the pranks and practical jokes he pulls, there is also a deadly seriousness surrounding almost everyone here. One brother offers to kill his own sons if he can’t bring his other brother home, while dear old Dad sinks lower and lower each day from the weight of his grief and meanwhile–did we mention?–there’s a deadly famine going on that threatens to kill almost everyone in the entire region. And, after all that, this parsha ends on a cliffhanger worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster screenwriter, or is the other way around, that Hollywood aspires to write like Moshe and fails miserably? Either way, this crisis won’t be resolved, whether at the family or the international level, any time soon.
Where is the line between poetic justice and blind revenge? Just ask Joseph this week, as he finally gets the upper hand over his brothers. The only problem is, he has forgotten the grief of his father in the process by threatening the only son by Rachel he has left, Benjamin, and he is the most innocent person of them all. So beneath the pranks and practical jokes he pulls, there is also a deadly seriousness surrounding almost everyone here. One brother offers to kill his own sons if he can’t bring his other brother home, while dear old Dad sinks lower and lower each day from the weight of his grief and meanwhile–did we mention?–there’s a deadly famine going on that threatens to kill almost everyone in the entire region. And, after all that, this parsha ends on a cliffhanger worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster screenwriter, or is the other way around, that Hollywood aspires to write like Moshe and fails miserably? Either way, this crisis won’t be resolved, whether at the family or the international level, any time soon.
Chag Sameyach! Welcome to the Feast that many think they know but which is filled with tons of surprises. Explore the “Hidden Hanukkah”–or how this occasion has deep roots in the stories of Abraham, Moses, Ezra and so many others. And when we look at who has the longest tradition of gift giving, Hanukkah or that other minor feast that hits on that other 25th day, well let’s just say that answer will surprise many. How did Y’shua keep this day and why do Christians who know he did avoid doing it? These questions and connections are thoroughly explored in more than 40 pages of notes along with 5 massive videos, including a special inside look at the Priestly Calendar and its connection to this occasion as well. Put simply, as Feast Specials go, it doesn’t get any bigger or more spectacular than this one. Enjoy!
Chag Sameyach! Welcome to the Feast that many think they know but which is filled with tons of surprises. Explore the “Hidden Hanukkah”–or how this occasion has deep roots in the stories of Abraham, Moses, Ezra and so many others. And when we look at who has the longest tradition of gift giving, Hanukkah or that other minor feast that hits on that other 25th day, well let’s just say that answer will surprise many. How did Y’shua keep this day and why do Christians who know he did avoid doing it? These questions and connections are thoroughly explored in more than 40 pages of notes along with 5 massive videos, including a special inside look at the Priestly Calendar and its connection to this occasion as well. Put simply, as Feast Specials go, it doesn’t get any bigger or more spectacular than this one. Enjoy!
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And if the screenshots about the Historical Priestly Calendar have you intrigued about the entire dataset, here are more than 8,000 years of history and future time showing the full intricacies of this amazing part of the Torah Calendar! Find it at “Wheel Final Constellation Clock.pdf”. Check it out and enjoy!
Betrayal! Next time you are feeling a little down in the dumps about your family, think about Joseph. When he feels like his life is in a hole–it actually is–and his brothers put him there while debating whether murder or slavery would be a better fate for him. On the other hand, Joseph isn’t exactly perfectly innocent either, dangling his paternal favorite status like coat full of bling, with his father Jacob once again committing the error of favoring one immediate family over another–he just switched from wives to sons–but the effect is even worse and the ramifications much more long lasting. The fate of two nations now lies in the hands of a mischievous 17-year old who must decide which is worse: Living in Canaan with brothers who want him dead or in a foreign pagan land where strangers plot against him. Choose wisely Joseph…the fate of many hangs on what you do next.