January 20 - Genesis 45:16-47:28

Joseph's family moves to Egypt.  I can't help but imagining the meeting of Israel and the great Pharaoh.  What was it like for this aged Hebrew to meet with this foreign leader?  Did Pharaoh understand and appreciate the presence of God in this man?  I would like to know more about this Pharaoh who knew Joseph.  How did Israel and Pharaoh interact?  Did their meeting foreshadow in any way the later meeting between Moses and Pharaoh?  Were their subtle ironies that only God appreciated?  And Israel blesses Pharaoh instead of condemning his culture.  Interesting.   And who was this Pharaoh that honored Joseph's God and was so respectful of his father and family.  And what will his place in God's kingdom be?  For was he not an agent of God's will?  And wasn't the Pharaoh that will follow him?