God’s Strengthening Word: Mercy & Forgivenessنموونە

Introduction

Genesis 40:1–23: Two of the king’s officials—the wine steward and the chief baker—are imprisoned where Joseph is being kept. Each has a dream that Joseph interprets.

Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 40:8b GNT

“It is God who gives the ability to interpret dreams,” Joseph said. “Tell me your dreams.”

Reflect

In the ancient world, dreams were thought to have specific meanings and could predict the future if correctly interpreted. How did Joseph interpret the dreams of the wine steward and the chief baker? What did Joseph ask the steward to do for him?

Pray

Holy God, you bestow gifts on your people in their many and varied talents and skills. Teach me to discern the gifts you have given me and to use them to help others and give glory to you. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Genesis 41:1–36: Joseph interprets the king’s dreams.