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After two whole years . . .

Posted on December 14, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 6 Comments

Two Years

Do you think that Joseph struggled with self pity during that time? Do you think that he questioned himself and his God while lingering in prison? Do you think that Joseph whined to God occasionally? Joseph had gone from favorite son to prisoner through no fault of his own.

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