I don't think I have ever come across a Bible reading plan that has gotten me as engaged as this one. The accompanying videos help me see the big picture and how the Scriptures are pointing ahead to Jesus while I get to also learn the little details and how God worked in the lives of people from the beginning.
I highly recommend the videos even if you aren't using their Bible reading plan. They break things down in a very simple, yet engaging way. (Check out The Bible Project on YouTube!)
As I have been reading through the daily chapters, I have been underlining key details, making connections, as well as writing down questions and topics I would like to study more.
One thing I recently noticed was the generosity of Joseph. I was putting myself in his shoes like never before. Here he was, mistreated by his brothers. They wanted to KILL him! Instead they just sold him. But can you imagine your own siblings selling you to get rid of you? I mean, to want you gone that much? I would feel so unwanted. Like I had no value, no worth. I struggle with wanting approval and acceptance from people, and for that to happen, I would be crushed.
But Joseph knew God. He knew God had bigger and better things planned. So time went on, and God did, indeed, use the situation for good. Joseph gets put in a place of authority. His brothers have to come to him for help, for food to survive. Joseph could have used this opportunity to get revenge or to make them feel worthless. He could have manipulated the situation. Does he? Instead of getting revenge, he gives to them generously. He makes sure they get well taken care of. He forgives. He loves. He recognized God had a plan and used the situation for good.
Joseph said,
I highly recommend the videos even if you aren't using their Bible reading plan. They break things down in a very simple, yet engaging way. (Check out The Bible Project on YouTube!)
As I have been reading through the daily chapters, I have been underlining key details, making connections, as well as writing down questions and topics I would like to study more.
One thing I recently noticed was the generosity of Joseph. I was putting myself in his shoes like never before. Here he was, mistreated by his brothers. They wanted to KILL him! Instead they just sold him. But can you imagine your own siblings selling you to get rid of you? I mean, to want you gone that much? I would feel so unwanted. Like I had no value, no worth. I struggle with wanting approval and acceptance from people, and for that to happen, I would be crushed.
But Joseph knew God. He knew God had bigger and better things planned. So time went on, and God did, indeed, use the situation for good. Joseph gets put in a place of authority. His brothers have to come to him for help, for food to survive. Joseph could have used this opportunity to get revenge or to make them feel worthless. He could have manipulated the situation. Does he? Instead of getting revenge, he gives to them generously. He makes sure they get well taken care of. He forgives. He loves. He recognized God had a plan and used the situation for good.
Joseph said,
He forgave. He was generous. He believed God was in control.But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life....So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt." (Genesis 45:5,8)
I hadn't ever thought about Joseph quite so in-depth before, and now I have been inspired more deeply by him and his faith. I'm excited to see what else God reveals to me as I trek on through this Bible in a year journey.
Take care and God bless,
Tiffony
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