February 11th: Genesis 41 & Matthew 1:18-25
February 10, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh. The birth of Jesus Christ.
Some passages referenced:
Esther 8:15 (Mordecai and Joseph); Genesis 29:15-30 (serving for seven beautiful years for Rachel and seven ugly years for Leah); Genesis 30:22-26 (the auspicious birth of Joseph); Genesis 37:2 (Joseph pasturing with his brothers)
Isaiah 7:14 (Immanuel prophecy)
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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