Day 23: Reversing the Exile and a Challenging Friend

Today we read Genesis 41-42, Job 33-34, and Proverbs 4:1-9. In this story we examine two different types of exile experienced by Joseph and we also see how God reverses Joseph’s exile from his family and employer (or should I say, owner). Yet the story leaves us in suspense regarding the restoration or redemption of Joseph’s own family. We pin our hope for this to happen in future installations of the story. In the story of Job, we learn more from Elihu’s insights about who God is and where Job is drifting. We reflect on what blame is and consider what self-compassion and a growth mindset can look like when we are confronted by a challenging friend about the truth.

Resources:

Prof. Patricia D. Ahearne-Kroll (2021) Joseph and Asenath. The Torah.com https://www.thetorah.com/article/joseph-and-asenath 

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings (2021) Character Study - Joseph Part 2. BEMA Discipleship Project https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/215 

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxCentennialParkWomen

Dr. Brene Brown (2012) The Power of Vulnerability: Authenticity, Connection, and Courage. Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Power-of-Vulnerability-Audiobook/B00CYKDYBQ 

Credits: 

Podcast music by Stockaudios from Pixabay. Speaker, Dr. Rachel Bodell. Podcast Sound Engineer, Alan Darling. Podcast Artwork, Will Gerard.