He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3)

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15)

We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. (1 Jn. 1:4-5)

“Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.“ (Exodus 1:8)

"So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones." In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.” (Genesis 50:21)

Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph's brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?" (Genesis 50:15)

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. (1 Peter 5:7-8a).

Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. (Genesis 50:20)

“To whom much is given, much is expected” (Luke 12:48)

As it is written: 'There is no one who is righteous, not even one; there is no one who has understanding, there is no one who seeks God.' (Romans 3:10-11)

Then Joseph threw himself on his father's face and wept over him and kissed him. Joseph commanded the physicians in his service to embalm his father. (Genesis 50:1-2a)

But when his [Joseph's] brothers saw that their father [Jacob] loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. (Genesis 37:4)

He [Jacob] himself went on ahead of them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near his brother.

But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. (Genesis 33:3-4)

Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” (Genesis 32:24-26)

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10)

"Isaac had possessions of flocks and herds, and a great household, so that the Philistines envied him." "And King Abimelech said to Isaac, 'Go away from us; you have become too powerful for us.'" (Genesis 26:14 & 16)

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psa. 90:12)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)