Talking Scripture Ep 363 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 16-22)
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Mar 12, 2026 A lively walkthrough of Genesis 42–50 covering Joseph’s tests, dramatic reveal, and family relocation to Goshen. They explore Judah’s self-sacrifice for Benjamin and Jacob’s complex patriarchal blessings. Discussion touches on Egyptian parallels, the adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh, and themes of forgiveness, restoration, and the Bible–Book of Mormon connection.
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Trials Can Be Preparations For Mercy
- Joseph reframes his suffering as part of God's plan, saying God sent him to Egypt to preserve life.
- Bryce and Mike contrast this with Paul and Dieter Uchtdorf examples to show trials prepare us for future mercy moments.
Hold Faith In The Middle Of Hard Seasons
- Trust that present hardships may become future blessings and hold faith during the trial.
- Use Joseph's example and Dieter Uchtdorf's bike story to teach patience: today's 'iron bike' may build skills for tomorrow's 'airplane'.
Dieter Uchtdorf's Iron Bike Prepared Him To Fly
- Dieter Uchtdorf's iron bike taught endurance and healed a lung condition, preparing him for later aviation.
- Bryce uses the story to illustrate how unwanted hardships can build strengths needed for future callings.