In this episode of The Bible Show, hosts Sam and Will continue Joseph’s journey in Egypt, exploring a pivotal chapter where he finds himself unjustly imprisoned. This narrative challenges our modern definitions of success and highlights how God's unwavering presence, not our circumstances, defines our worth. We'll examine how Joseph's suffering molds him into a servant leader and foreshadows the ultimate redemptive story of Jesus.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The Paradox of Joseph's Life: While Joseph does everything right, he experiences constant suffering. We discuss how this challenges the idea that circumstances are a direct reflection of God's favor and why the phrase "The Lord was with Joseph" is so significant.
• The Cupbearer & Baker: We'll dive into the roles of these two key officials in Pharaoh's court and their eventual imprisonment alongside Joseph. We also explore the rich symbolism of the "cup" and "bread" and a surprising parallel between a cupbearer and Jesus.
• Dreams and Divine Interpretation: We examine the Egyptian fascination with dreams and how Joseph consistently gives credit to God as the source of all true interpretation. He demonstrates his faith even when the path ahead is unclear.
• Betrayal and Faithfulness: Joseph interprets the dreams of the two officials, leading to the cupbearer's restoration and the baker's execution, a powerful parallel to the thieves on the cross. Despite the cupbearer forgetting him for years, Joseph's faithfulness remains unbroken, ultimately leading to his own redemption.

Welcome to The Bible Show, where hosts Sam and Will are back in Genesis, picking up with Joseph in Egypt. This episode explores Joseph’s journey from a favored son to a slave in Potiphar's house, a story that powerfully redefines worldly success and highlights God's unwavering presence.

We delve into:

• Joseph's fall into slavery and his rise to authority in Potiphar's household.
• The significance of the phrase "The Lord was with Joseph" and how it challenges conventional ideas of success.
• The Garden of Eden parallel in Joseph's life and his moral integrity in the face of temptation.
• The dangerous nature of false accusations and the prophetic link between Joseph's suffering and that of Jesus.
• How a life of faithfulness, even in the midst of hardship, serves as a powerful form of evangelism.

In this episode of The Bible Show, hosts Sam and Will take a detour from the main narrative of Genesis to explore the pivotal and scandalous story of Judah and Tamar. We unpack how this seemingly misplaced chapter is a powerful story of redemption, highlighting God’s grace and the messy lineage of the Messiah.

This episode covers:

• The complex reasons for Judah's separation from his family after selling Joseph.
• The ancient practice of levirate marriage and its purpose.
• The wickedness of Judah’s sons, Ur and Onan, and the divine consequences of their actions.
• Tamar's bold scheme to secure her future and Judah's moment of repentance.
• The controversial history of the church's views on birth control, or "Onanism," and its connection to this text.
• How the story of Judah and Tamar, with its themes of deceit and redemption, ultimately points to the gospel.