Bible in 60 Days - Day 3 - Genesis 40 - Exodus 7

  Please read Genesis 40 - Exodus 7 Genesis 40 to Exodus 7 portrays God’s enduring plan, even in adversity, and His preparation of leaders f...

 

Please read Genesis 40 - Exodus 7

Genesis 40 to Exodus 7 portrays God’s enduring plan, even in adversity, and His preparation of leaders for deliverance. In Genesis 40-50, we follow Joseph, who, despite betrayal and imprisonment, rises to power in Egypt. Joseph’s interpretations of dreams reveal God’s control over the future, as well as His ability to use hardship to fulfil His promises. Joseph forgives his brothers, affirming God’s redemptive plan: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Genesis 50:20). This emphasizes that God can bring purpose from suffering and aligns human actions with His sovereign plan.

 

Transitioning into Exodus, we see that God’s covenant extends beyond individuals to an entire people—the Israelites. Oppressed in Egypt, they cry out to God, whose faithfulness does not waver. God calls Moses, a reluctant leader, through the burning bush and empowers him with signs to affirm His divine authority. The resistance of Pharaoh in Exodus 5-7 sets the stage for a divine confrontation that will reveal God’s power and justice.

 

These chapters depict God as both sovereign and compassionate. He is intimately involved with His people, responding to their suffering and preparing a way for freedom. Moses, with Aaron’s support, becomes an instrument of God’s will, illustrating that God equips those He calls. Through Joseph’s and Moses’ stories, we see that God’s deliverance may come after long suffering, but it always unfolds with purpose, revealing His faithfulness and unmatched power.

May God bless you as you study His Word

Ebenezer 'Yinka Daramola