Named person · Old Testament

Meet Joseph son of Jacob.

Dreams, betrayal and eventual reconciliation.

Who was Joseph son of Jacob?

Joseph was a son of Jacob and Rachel. His brothers sold him, and he was taken to Egypt. After suffering and years of change, he became a leader who helped prepare for famine.

When his brothers feared revenge, Joseph named their wrongdoing but promised to care for their families. Their harmful actions did not become good simply because help came later.

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Can someone choose care while still saying that a wrong was wrong?

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Joseph and his special coat

Genesis 37; 39; 41; 45

A story about family, hard times and forgiveness.

Joseph's Dreams

Genesis 37:1–11

In Jacob's family, favouritism and troubling dreams made the relationship between Joseph and his brothers grow worse.

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams and Is Promoted

Genesis 41:1–45

Pharaoh's troubling dreams led to Joseph being called from the dungeon to explain them and to advise Egypt.

What can we learn?

Forgiveness

Choosing not to get even after being hurt.

Responsibility

Taking care with what is entrusted to us.

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