Genesis 40 This chapter has all the hallmarks of God setting people up to make a point. The Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker offended him and were put in prison, and Joseph was assigned to look after them. They each had dreams, and Joseph, knowing that dream interpretation is of God gave each of them his thoughts …
Genesis 39 Meanwhile… The story gets back to Joseph, who seems to be having a great time as a slave. He’s sold to a high-ranking Egyptian official and is so blessed by God (but not enough to be free) that this official, Potiphar, gives him full control over his household. Unfortunately, Joseph is so blessed by God …
Genesis 38 So now Judah heads out on his own, has a few kids with a Canaanite woman and starts a family. He marries off his first born, Er, to Tamar, but God kills him before he has children of his own. Judah makes his 2nd son, Onan, sleep with her, but he doesn’t want her kids, …
Genesis 37 More horrible stories about God’s favorite people. Jacob’s (Israel’s) kids get up to some wacky hi-jinx. Jacob likes his youngest son, Joseph. His brothers all hate him. To be honest, Joseph sounds like an ass. He rats on them to his father and tells them about dream he has about how they all bow …