The story of Jacob, his multiple wives and sons has many lessons for us today but perhaps it’s the story of his favourite son that stands out the most. From his favoured position in his fathers home to being sold as a slave, from Potiphar’s house to the prison, and then to Pharaoh’s palace his life saw a huge change in fortune, yet his honour, virtue and dignity remained steadfast throughout.

<p>The story of Jacob, his multiple wives and sons has many lessons for us today but perhaps it’s the story of his favourite son that stands out the most. From his favoured position in his fathers home to being sold as a slave, from Potiphar’s house to the prison, and then to Pharaoh’s palace his life saw a huge change in fortune, yet his honour, virtue and dignity remained steadfast throughout.</p>

Lineage Season 3: Creation to Kings

Adam Ramdin

Lineage Journey

Episode 01: Creation, Noah’s Ark and the Flood

Episode 02: Abraham: The Faithful Father

Episode 03: Lot, Sodom & Gomorrah

Episode 05: Moses- Let My People Go

Episode 06: Moses- The Passover & the Exodus

Episode 04: Joseph & Jacob: The Birth of a Nation

Episode 07: Joshua and Caleb- The 12 Spies & 40 Years in the Wilderness

Episode 08: Aaron- Mount Hor & and the Anointing of Eleazar

Episode 09: The Death of a Great Leader

Episode 10: Joshua- The Battle of Jericho

Episode 11: The Judges

Episode 12: The Cities of Refuge

Episode 13: David & Goliath

Episode 14: David and Saul- The Pursuit to Ein Gedi


Esau and Jacob Chapter 2 The Story of Isaac Sometime after the death of Sarah, Isaac married Rebecca and they had 2 twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Esau was a hunter, wild and impetuous, always living for the moment. Jacob was a strategist, quieter and more stable. Longing for the spiritual blessing that accompanied the birth of the eldest son, Jacob deceived his father and stole the birthright. Forced to leave home in the aftermath of this debacle, Jacob traveled north to Haran where he married 2 sisters, Leah and Rachel, due to the deceit of his father-in-law.

Sensing a need to reconcile with his brother, Jacob, along with his wives and children, made the trek back home and made peace with Esau. He would then settle in the hill country right here around Jerusalem. 1 of the most significant turning points in his life was when he wrestled with an angel and his name was changed from Jacob to Israel, meaning Overcomer. His descendants would then be known as the Israelites. How did the Israelites become Israelites?

Jacob had 13 children from 4 different women, and his favorite son was Joseph. He gifted him a multicolored coat, which aroused the jealousy of his brothers. 1 day Joseph was carrying food to his brothers and they attacked him and threw him into a pit. This site here in Dothan is traditionally thought to be the pit that Joseph was thrown into. Deciding not to kill him, they sold him to Somidianite traders for 20 pieces of silver.

Joseph was then taken to Egypt, where he was sold as a slave to Potiphar. [♪ music ♪ Transitioning from favorite son to slave, Joseph worked tirelessly in Potiphar's house. Initially he flourished, but things didn't last long. Falsely accused of assaulting Potiphar's wife, he was thrown into jail where he remained until he was summoned by Pharaoh. Pharaoh had a dream that he couldn't understand, and the king's butler recommended Joseph as an interpreter of dreams.

The king had a twofold dream. He saw 7 fat cows, 7 lean cows. He saw 7 full ears of grain and 7 withered ears of grain. Joseph correctly interpreted that it would mean 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine. [♪ music ♪ He then tells Pharaoh that he needs to prepare for the 7 years of Plenty.

Interestingly, during this time there was an agricultural program whereby 17, 000 acres of land, or 450 square kilometers, is irrigated. Many believe this correlates with the 7 years of Plenty. This area of land today is connected by a man-made canal called Baha Yusuf, or Joseph's Canal, to the River Nile, and is known as the Fayyum Basin. Then, during the 7 years of famine, there is a land reclamation project whereby all land that is privately owned is consolidated under the crown or pharaoh. Many believe this correlates with Genesis 47, which says they traded their land for food.

Why did they trade their land for food? During the 7 years of famine, Joseph is reunited with his brothers and he forgives them, And he also sees his father before he dies. His father, though, requests that he be buried not in Egypt, but that they carry his bones back to Israel, and he is buried in the cave of the patriarchs in Hebron. The children of Israel then lived here in Egypt, where the Bible says they lived in the land of Goshen, at first peacefully with their families, for the next few hundred years. [♪ music ♪ This biblical story is rich in meaning, and there are many lessons to learn.

Perhaps the most significant lesson from the life of Joseph is how he dealt with misfortune and fame. From favourite son to slave, to prisoner to prime minister, he always put God first in life. Never has someone been subject to such changes in life's circumstances in such a short space of time. Joseph gives us an example of steadfastness in spite of change, no matter what life throws at us. May we be faithful to God and always put Him first, no matter what happens with us.

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Episode 04: Joseph & Jacob: The Birth of a Nation

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Episode 01: Creation, Noah’s Ark and the Flood

5m

Episode 02: Abraham: The Faithful Father

4m

Episode 03: Lot, Sodom & Gomorrah

4m

Episode 05: Moses- Let My People Go

5m

Episode 06: Moses- The Passover & the Exodus

4m

Episode 04: Joseph & Jacob: The Birth of a Nation

4m

Episode 07: Joshua and Caleb- The 12 Spies & 40 Years in the Wilderness

4m

Episode 08: Aaron- Mount Hor & and the Anointing of Eleazar

4m

Episode 09: The Death of a Great Leader

4m

Episode 10: Joshua- The Battle of Jericho

4m

Episode 11: The Judges

4m

Episode 12: The Cities of Refuge

3m

Episode 13: David & Goliath

4m

Episode 14: David and Saul- The Pursuit to Ein Gedi

4m

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