* Joseph is loved of Jacob, but hated by his brethren. (1-4) Joseph's
dreams. (5-11) Jacob sends Joseph to visit his brethren, They conspire
his death. (12-22) Joseph's brethren sell him. (23-10) Jacob deceived,
Joseph sold to Potiphar. (31-36)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-4 In Joseph's history we see something of Christ, who was first
humbled and then exalted. It also shows the lot of Christians, who
must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom. It is a history
that has none like it, for displaying the various workings of the
human mind, both good and bad... [ Continue Reading ]
5-11 God gave Joseph betimes the prospect of his advancement, to
support and comfort him under his long and grievous troubles. Observe,
Joseph dreamed of his preferment, but he did not dream of his
imprisonment. Thus many young people, when setting out in the world,
think of nothing but prosperity a... [ Continue Reading ]
12-22 How readily does Joseph wait his father's orders! Those
children who are best beloved by their parents, should be the most
ready to obey them. See how deliberate Joseph's brethren were against
him. They thought to slay him from malice aforethought, and in cold
blood. Whosoever hateth his brot... [ Continue Reading ]
23-30 They threw Joseph into a pit, to perish there with hunger and
cold; so cruel were their tender mercies. They slighted him when he
was in distress, and were not grieved for the affliction of Joseph,
see Amos 6:6; for when he was pining in the pit, they sat down to eat
bread. They felt no remors... [ Continue Reading ]
31-36 When Satan has taught men to commit one sin, he teaches them to
try to conceal it with another; to hide theft and murder, with lying
and false oaths: but he that covers his sin shall not prosper long.
Joseph's brethren kept their own and one another's counsel for some
time; but their villany... [ Continue Reading ]