Light on a Hill

Joseph issues one final test to see if his brothers have truly changed from their selfish ways.

Joseph sets up his final test for his brothers, they show to Joseph's delight that they have changed. God wants to transform us as well, but we must be patient. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTpzlIutkuhOvAN8?e=YggYsK

Joseph's brothers head back to Egypt for more food. This is a meeting they are not looking forward to and are afraid of being thought of as thieves and sold into slavery. Joseph begins more testing to see if reconciliation is possible. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTnbNx_BwIYHXU08?e=acPCVy

Joseph's brothers have a second encounter. They are thinking they might be taken as thieves and bound to slavery.

The food is running out again, but Jacob is reluctant to send Benjamin. He doesn't trust Reuben, but he concedes to send him with Judah after the sons refuse to go unless Benjamin goes along. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTgrfx66EdwWAUh0?e=hMFdyI

Food runs out and it's time for another run to Egypt, but Benjamin must go, or it will be a wasted trip. Is Jacob holding too tight to Benjamin making him an idol? Israel finally allows Benjamin to go.

Joseph's brothers travel to Egypt for food because of the famine and bow down just as Joseph said they would. Joseph recognizes his brothers, but they don't recognize him. The testing of their character begins.

Josephs brothers bow down just as his dream had foretold. They will think everything is against them and face their past, but God is working out something bigger. Joseph will begin testing them to find out if they are resentful of Benjamin. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTdh-3aBk0r76tFV?e=4eZwbc

We made it to the end of our study in Revelation. We get a look at the new Heaven from the inside. God has concluded with the earth as we see it today and only those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior will enter in and there will be no sin and no evil. All of us that hunger and thirst for righteousness will finally have it for eternity. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOklcP6qupvX8qjGEy?e=CdULoj

Joseph goes from prison to second in charge of Egypt in one day. He marries and has two sons.

Joseph rises from prisoner to second in command of Egypt. We look at Joseph as a type of Jesus having gone through similar situations. Abundance and famine happen just the way God told Joseph it would. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTYod_eoPoN-Y_mI?e=LvIkDh

Pharaoh is troubled by his dreams, none of his magicians know the interpretation, but Joseph does.

Pharaoh has disturbing dreams and no one to interpret them. The cupbearer finally remembers Joseph. The true test of character isn't poverty, but power. Joseph tells Pharaoh that only God can reveal the meaning. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTXSDRQ9o3BrogNs?e=yM7rP8

The captain of the prison puts Joseph in charge, and he interprets the dreams of the head butler and baker. One good news and one bad news.

Joseph runs the prison; God gives him the meaning of the two dreams. It was a very easy to offend the kings in those days which had fatal consequences. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlTCskJFYN9Q4aAT3?e=caorOo

After the destruction of this current sin contaminated world God creates a new Heaven and a new earth where nothing that defiles will be allowed in. Those of us that thirst for righteousness will finally be satisfied. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlS-0mdTyTUNxX2Sd?e=2C3XHG

Joseph continues to trust in God even when people make false accusations against him. God is preparing him for a bigger job in the near future. When we experience trials, we must remember that God is preparing us as well. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSwReSbqLtR2Td4E?e=ufJfgi

Potiphar's wife pursues Joseph, he declines her offers because he knows that it is a sin against God as well as betraying the trust of his master. Potiphar's wife falsely accuses Joseph and he's thrown into prison.

After Judah's older wicked sons die, he abandons the Levirate tradition to save his youngest son. Tamar sees that Judah has no intention of giving her as wife to Shela so she takes matters into her own hands. In essence God rejected all three of Judah's sons. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSs5da7i9BsiMaF5?e=AavAwi

Judah's two older sons are killed because of their wickedness. Judah ignores Levirate law when it comes to his youngest son. Tamar Knows Judah will not abide by the agreement and takes matters into her own hands.

Satan Bound for 1000 years, Christ rules in righteousness. Satan and his followers are cast into the lake of fire for eternal punishment. Link to downloadable notes https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSm8HE4OCvGFxtfv?e=TqWNCv

Joseph finds his brothers in Dothan, as he approaches, they plot to kill him. Reuben and Judah are not in on this plan. Joseph is sold into slavery; Jacob is led to believe Joseph is dead. Jacob is inconsolable. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSj9VfGroaaist_M?e=V0e7bX

Joseph finds his brothers in Dothan and they plan to kill him, but sell him into slavery instead. The brothers formulate a lie to cover their sin, Jacob is devastated.

The world systems are destroyed, All Heaven rejoices for the judgment that comes upon all who served and worshipped the beast. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkk7a-zuNDxvMxOkR?e=KARXIW

Joseph is hated by his brothers and rebuked by his father for the two dreams his has. Jacob favors Joseph over the others which contributes to their resentment. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSY4VrNJG4L-RnpG?e=xteosA