About this book
With great pleasure, we offer Octavius Winslow's devotional treatment of the fascinating history of Joseph and his brothers. Winslow is peculiarly gifted at drawing our minds and hearts toward the Greater Joseph and His brethren. His chapters on Christ revealing Himself to His people, Christ as our brother, and the glory of Christ in heaven are alone worth the price of the book. As is true of all of Winslow's writings, this volume is a gem. Representing devotional writing at its finest, it is replete with Christ-centered memorable statements for spiritual edification. Use this book to treasure those sacred truths of Scripture that will mold your thoughts, words, and actions for Christian living.
Table of Contents:
The Famished Egyptians Sent to Joseph for Bread
Joseph Recognizes His Brethren
The Sacks Filled with Corn
Jacob’s Lament
Joseph Making Himself Known to His Brethren
Joseph Making Himself Known to His Brethren as Their Brother, and Comforting Them
Joseph’s Exaltation in Egypt
The Patriarch’s Emigration to Egypt
Joseph’s Exhortation to Unity
Joseph Alive
The Patriarch’s Contentment and Resolve
The Patriarch’s Solemn Sacrifice
Jacob Sees Joseph and Desire to Die
Joseph’s Introduction of His Brethren to Pharaoh
Jacob’s Pilgrimage