Genesis 42:21-28 This passage is one of the most poignant passages in all of Scripture. It relates to us how Joseph's brothers come to the realization that they are now encountering the consequences of their long ago sin. Meanwhile, Joseph overhears their discussion. What, particularly, do his brothers’ consciences seem to trouble them with? This is an important point to the narrator, and has important implications to our own lives. Joseph responds to what he hears by weeping. Why does Joseph weep? Why, after hearing his brother's confession, does Joseph continue with his disguise and his plan? Why are his brothers so filled with fear upon discovering the money in one of their sacks? How has their sin distorted the brothers' perception of God's processes in their lives? (53 min.)

Keywords Joseph, Brothers, Regret, Repentance, Listening

Genesis 6:4-8 The beauty of God’s creation is devastated by man and his sin. What does it mean that God was sorry or repented that he had made man? How is this idea foundational to the Gospel we preach? God’s eternality and personhood. The comforting of God.

Keywords Noah, Repentance, Nature of God, Comfort

Genesis 6:9-22 What were the days of Noah like? The contrast between the condition of the world and the beauty of God’s creation. God knows how to deliver the righteous. God’s use of covenants and fictive kinships. (Apologies for inferior audio quality.)

Keywords Noah, Repentance, Nature of God