After 400 years in Egypt the Hebrew people had lost their identity and they had forgotten WHO their God was.
When Suzy and I were at Bentonville FUMC, we celebrated communion every Sunday in all services. I always admired this church for their dedication to following John Wesley’s guidance: to partake in communion as often as possible.
The story of Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers is a heart-wrenching tale of jealousy, greed, and deception. Judah persuades his brothers to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites rather than kill him.
In this passage, we witness the deep-seated envy and malice that Joseph’s brothers harbor towards him.