Tag: Podcast
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Genesis 47: Joseph Saves The World
In this episode of Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, host Dan Snyder delves into Genesis 47, highlighting the themes of life and death as Joseph saves his family and the world. The narrative also parallels Jesus’ salvation of the Jews and Gentiles. The episode concludes with a prayer and a reflection on our temporary…
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Genesis 46: Jacob’s Exile To Egypt
After seeking the Lord, Jacob relocates his entire family to Egypt. Throughout the chapter there are subtle hints at the future resurrection and the role of the Messiah at his second coming. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2013, June 2). Genesis 2011 – Lesson 46. Verse By Verse Ministry International. Retrieved March 2, 2024, from https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_46 Freeman,…
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Genesis 45: Jacob’s Family Restored
In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, leading to reconciliation and the restoration of his family. This chapter not only highlights the themes of repentance and restoration but also symbolizes the future restoration of Israel by God, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate agent of restoration and reconciliation. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2013, May…
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Genesis 44: Judah Is The Substitute
Joseph enacts the final part of his plan to bring his brothers into repentance. As a result we see very significant changes in the way his brothers deal with their father’s favored son even to the point of Judah offering himself as a substitute. Sources: Wiersbe, W. W. (2010). Be Authentic: Exhibiting Real Faith in…
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PATREON EPISODE – Genesis 37: Joseph’s Betrayal
Revisit Genesis 37 with content usually only available on Patreon! If you like what you hear, go subscribe at patreon.com/beyondthebasics683
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It’s Been A Week

So after a very long week of some very hard decisions, we had to euthanize our dog Nora yesterday due to aggression problems toward our son. To make things harder, we thought we were saying goodbye earlier in the week only to find out the shelter we surrendered her to for euthanization refused to do…
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Genesis 43: Joseph’s Kindness To His Brothers
Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt with their youngest brother Benjamin along with them this time. They arrive to Joseph’s house in sheer terror at the prospect of being enslaved as punishment for supposedly stealing the money used for buying grain. What actually happens is completely unexpected. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 43 – Joseph Meets…
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Genesis 42: Joseph Meets His Brothers
Joseph’s brothers head to Egypt to buy food and encounter none other than the very brother they had sold into slavery years prior. So Joseph, who recognizes his brothers, accuses them of being spies. Is Joseph enacting a revenge plot? What’s going on here? Sources: Sailhamer, J. H. (2017). The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (T. Longman…
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Genesis 41: Joseph Is Promoted
Joseph is brought out of prison to stand before the most powerful man in the world, the king of Egypt, and interpret his dreams. Joseph, being full of the wisdom of God, both interprets and provides an application to the dream that will end up saving the entire near eastern world. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2013,…
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Genesis 40: Joseph Interprets Dreams
Two of Pharaoh’s highest ranking officials are thrown in prison for an unknown crime, where Joseph happens to be serving time. Both officials have a dream on the same night and thankfully Joseph is there to provide an interpretation. This provides some important setup for what will come next. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 40…
