Understanding Genesis: Joseph

Published 2022-02-21
Friends, today we conclude our “Word on Fire Show” series on how to understand Genesis by focusing on Joseph, the great figure who went from slave to ruler of Egypt.

How should we understand his sinking into slavery and prison? Or his gift for interpreting dreams? As Christians, what’s the big takeaway from the Joseph story?

A listener asks, how do you begin learning philosophy casually without getting bogged down?

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All Comments (21)
  • @heroicacts5218
    Bishop Barron and Jordan Peterson have done a lot in recent years to present the Old Testament to the new generation in an appealing and interesting way! And this has drawn the attention of millions! Thank you and God bless Bishop Barron!
  • @ddonovan2965
    Joseph is my favorite Bible story! Every time I read it God gives me a new light that shines on His goodness!! Like recently: when Jacob says to Judah, "Go to that man in Egypt and bring us back some food." Judah tells him we can't go back without your youngest son. But Jacob can't bear the threat of losing his son. The scripture says "his heart was bound up in him." This is an image of the Father to me. He can't bear the loss of his children! And I realized reading it this time that Judah is not merely sent, he offers himself when he says , "Send me father I will be surety for him forever." This is why Jesus is the Lion from the tribe of Judah! And my newest addition to this is thread of knowledge is what he says next. "If I don't go everyone will die."..!! I don't know how I never noticed that! 😊
  • @marypinakat8594
    The story of Joseph in Genesis shows that God always has a plan for our lives, even if it isn't obvious at first.
  • @petitemaam
    Jordan Peterson was a huge influence on my decision to convert to catholicism.
  • I am very grateful for Bishop Barron’s wonderfully articulate and insightful commentary on faith and Scripture.
  • @Mike3464hj
    thank u Bishop Barron. When I was a kid, my cousin told me the story of Joseph and that catapulted me into reading the bible. He was such an inspiring person in our history. Ultimately, despite our current debacles, God has a plan. And He showed us one thru Joseph
  • @chukonwea5956
    What an incredible exposition. Let Jah Jesus Christus be praised for giving this gift of insight to this great Bishop.
  • @marystenson2852
    Delighted to hear Bishop Barron has Irish heritage, greetings from 🇮🇪 👍🙏🍀🍀🍀
  • @jerryg3524
    I find many of these videos between Bishop Barron & Brendan are so informative, thank you both
  • @lindadokey3786
    Thank you Bishop Barron all my mind can say is "WOW ". Absolutely beautifully done on the story of Joseph. GOD BLESS 📖❤
  • @miguelpreza2364
    My name is José Miguel , a was named after st Joseph and My own father but i have always Been proud of having the name of Joseph the patriarch his story is one My favorite of the bible
  • Love Joseph's story ❤️ God always stands buy us in our difficult moments. Thank You Lord!! Thank you Bishop 😊
  • Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon. Very interesting. GOD bless you both. Stay safe. ➕ ❤
  • Disciplining the ego! Bullseye! Thanks so much for the beautiful interpretation of the story of Joseph.
  • This was a wonderful show. I really liked the content. Beautiful words! Thank you. :)
  • @JesusIsLove2512
    Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏
  • @TruthSeeker-333
    Thank for your work. You have led many including myself to Tradition and the Traditional Mass.