In this portion we read that Jacob (or Israel), sat down or dwelt in Canaan, He might have been looking at retirement after he had sired the 12 tribes, survived Laban and Esau, both Leah and Rachel have died and it seems that he has fulfilled YHVH’s jobs for him. But the greatest trial yet awaits.
The prophetic pictures contained in Jacob moving to Egypt are many and very important for us to recognize if we really believe we are living in the end of days. The lesson begins by learning that the light must go where the darkness is.
Of course, this portion contains the account of the brothers of Joseph plotting against him. But we see every door was opened for Joseph, and he walked through them - lessons for us as things seems to be closing in. We compare Judah giving into temptation and Joseph running from it.
Lessons from Tamar and many other interesting events culminating next week with Joseph saving all of Israel.
