📚 Joseph & Forgiveness
According to Genesis 37, this is the terrible thing Joseph's brothers did to him when he was young.
Sold him into slavery
Paula's mistake in Option A was praying for God's help while failing to do this.
(Put in her own effort / take action)
According to airplane safety instructions, you must do this before helping the person next to you.
(Put on your own oxygen mask)
I made the decision long ago
What's the best way to avoid a tempting situation before it happens?
In chemistry, stoichiometry teaches that a balanced equation requires equal amounts on both sides. With this Nobel Prize-worthy scientific knowledge in mind, if prayer is on one side of the equation, Seminary students this week learned they must also put THIS on the other side or the whole reaction explodes.
(Personal effort / taking action)
When Joseph's brothers arrived in Egypt during the famine in Genesis 42, they didn't recognize him because he held this powerful position.
(Second in command / ruler of Egypt)
This is the number of years of plenty Joseph prepared for before the famine hit, as found in Genesis 41.
(Seven)
Joseph was only able to save his family during the famine in Genesis 47:11–12 because he had done this years in advance.
(Prepared / stored grain / built self-reliance)
Potiphar's wife liked Joseph because of this
What is charismatic, leader, attractive?
Loss of friendship, moving, new school, death/sickness in family, fatigue, illness
What are common triggers for depression?
In Genesis 43:30, Joseph wept when he first laid eyes on this younger brother he hadn't seen in years.
(Benjamin)
Bishop Waddell taught that everything — even our temporal preparedness — must be built on this foundation.
(Jesus Christ)
Luke 22:31–32 shows the Savior telling Peter to do this one thing once he had been strengthened.
(Strengthen / help his brothers)
What is trust/reputation?
Saving, college, social life, tithing, charity, education,
Rather than taking revenge, Joseph told his brothers in Genesis 45:4–8 that God had sent him ahead for this reason.
(To save/preserve their lives and their family)
Doctrine and Covenants 104:15 records the Lord declaring this as His purpose toward His saints.
(To provide for them)
Jacob 2:17–19 teaches that we should seek to obtain wealth for this specific purpose.
(To do good / help others / clothe the naked and feed the hungry)
Read JST Genesis 50:25-31 and answer Andy's question
Verse 30 likely refers to whom?
Study, do the work, exercise every day, get plenty of rest, pray, keep body clean, seek help when needed
What are good tips for success during high school years?
Ephesians 4:31–32 teaches that we become more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ by doing this one thing.
(Forgiving others)
President Nelson challenged us to start doing this TODAY so that Jesus Christ can help us move the mountains in our lives.
(Increase our faith)
Elder Hales taught that the whole point of self-reliance is to get yourself on higher ground so that you can do this.
(Lift others in need)
Verse 32 of JST Genesis 50 states "out of weakness shall he be made strong." This refers to this modern day prophet.
Who is Joseph Smith?
Read Genesis 49:27-33 and answer the question asked by Br. Sorenson
What do you think Joseph's brothers are now worried about?