The plagues show Pharaoh’s hardness of heart, but also testify to God’s strength relative to the gods of Egypt.

As Moses challenges Pharaoh, Pharaoah’s heart is hardened. Why we think that happens depends on our understanding of the faith.

Moses has excuses why he’s not the best man for the job, but God has ways to make it work.

In this eventful section, Moses meets both his new wife and God. Both will change the course of his life.

Years and generations have passed, and the gratitude the Egyptians felt toward Joseph has become fear and suspicion of the Hebrew people.

Genesis, and the lives of two great men, come to an end.

As Jacob is about to die, he pronounces a blessing on each of his sons, showing keen (and honest) insight into their character.

Joseph shepherds the people through the famine, gaining wealth and power for Pharaoh along the way.

Jacob and the family join Joseph in Egypt.

Joseph not only forgives his brothers, but expresses gratitude that their action intended to harm him led to his being able to save them.