Tag: Joseph

  • Dreams…Joseph the dreamer #Advent2025

    Dreams…Joseph the dreamer #Advent2025

    So it is Christmas Eve and the waiting time is nearly over. When I think of Joseph the dreamer, I often think of Joseph in the Old Testament but that Joseph was not the only dreamer in the bible… Part of the narrative of the Christmas story that can often be overlooked is Joseph and…

  • Joseph Hero of the Faith (8)

    Today’s post is no. 8 in my series on Joseph. We have already considered Joseph’s character and what was different about Joseph from his 11 brothers. Today is considering why Joseph’s brothers behaved as they did. If it is helpful here is the link to my earlier post on those behaviours Joseph Hero of the…

  • Joseph Hero of the Faith (7)

    We’ve been looking at Joseph’s character over the last series of posts, which had so much to encourage and teach us about Godly character as disciples of Jesus, but today’s question is Why Egypt? Why was it necessary for the action to take place in Egypt. Jacobs’ family lived in Canaan. They were shepherds with…

  • Joseph – Hero of the Faith (5)

    As we have already seen in the previous post, Joseph demonstrated patience and long suffering through his troubles, which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit of God. Joseph also showed that there was no bitterness or desire for vengeance in his heart even after all that had happened to him. When the opportunity arose…

  • Joseph – Hero of the Faith (4)

    Today we consider Joseph’s character and what it was about Joseph which made him different from his brothers and a man after God’s heart. Joseph was an example of long suffering and patience. It was 20/22 long years until the fulfillment of the prophetic dreams which God gave to Joseph. What must Joseph have been…

  • Joseph Hero of the Faith (3)

    This week we are looking at the story of Joseph and from the comments, Joseph is one of our favourite bible characters. His story inspires many of us on so many levels and gives us hope. Today the question is- Why did God choose Joseph to fulfil His plans out of all the sons of…

  • Joseph – Hero of the Faith (2)

    Yesterday’s post included a short summary of Joseph’s story and today we consider God’s Plan in Joseph’s story. God knew that in Joseph’s lifetime there was going to be a severe famine. A famine that would last 7 long years and which would lead to starvation for many people if steps were not taken to…