Divine Irony Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Readings: Genesis 42 | Psalm 20 The famine hits, and the brothers who sold Joseph into slavery show up at his doorstep, bowing down just like the dreams predicted. Genesis 42 is a masterpiece of divine irony and the slow burn of reconciliation. Joseph recognizes them, Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
Where Credit is Due Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Readings: Genesis 41 | Psalm 19 Genesis 41 is the pivot point. Pharaoh has a dream that the wise men of the world can’t touch. Suddenly, the forgotten prisoner is the only one with the answer. But notice Joseph’s response: ‘I cannot do it, Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
Training Camp Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Readings: Genesis 40 | Psalm 18:26-50 Genesis 40 is the waiting room of the Bible. Joseph is in prison, interpreting dreams for the cupbearer and the baker. He does them a favor, asks for a remembrance, and then… nothing. The chief cupbearer did not remember Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
Stay the Course Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Readings: Genesis 39 | Psalm 18:1-25 Joseph is now in Egypt, a stranger in a strange land, and things are looking up, until they aren’t. Genesis 39 shows us a man who chooses integrity over ease. When Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce him, Joseph Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
The Apple of God's Eye Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Readings: Genesis 37 | Psalm 17 We skip ahead to Joseph, the favorite son with the technicolor dream coat and the big dreams. Genesis 37 is a brutal reminder that being chosen by God doesn’t mean life is going to be easy. Joseph’s dreams Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
Stairway to Heaven Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 Readings: Genesis 28 | Psalm 16 Jacob is on the run, sleeping with a rock for a pillow in the middle of nowhere. He’s a fugitive from his own brother’s murderous rage. And it’s right there, in the dirt and the isolation, that Jesse Lund • A Year in the Bible
