Jacob
Stayed behind in Canaan because he was old
Who is Jacob
revelation
Matthew 4:19: "Come, follow me," said Jesus," and I will make you fishers of men." What is important about this invitation?
It is an invitation extended to fishermen, Jesus' first disciples. Jesus considered them to be just as important and valuable as others.
Was given 5x the amount of food than the others
Who is Benjamin
Who are the Israelites?
Stayed behind in Canaan the first time because he was young and the last child born to Rachel
Benjamin
Joseph fell on his neck, wept and embraced him
Benjamin
Mark 2:14
"As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. 'Follow me,' Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him." Why is this invitation important to us TODAY?
Levi, was a tax collector and considered a sinner by the people and a sinner too sinful to be considered worthy of saving. Jesus does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to know and follow Christ.
Stated that God's had preserved the family as a remnant.
Who is Joseph
First 3 kings of the United Monarchy of Israel
Spoke to Jacob and convinced him to allow them to return to Egypt
Judah
Dread
Luke 9:23
"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
Explain.
If we wish to follow Jesus, we must be willing to walk away from the things the world offers (the fleshly things)
Placed the silver cup into Benjamin's bag and accused Benjamin of stealing
Joseph told the steward to do it and the steward did it.
Who is Peter?
Jacob wanted them to prove they weren't spies by doing what
Taking the money back and also taking extra money and gifts.
Name one unusual circumstance while the brothers ate with Joseph.
He seated them in birth order.
John 14:6
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Explain this so I can understand it today?
There are many religions that claim to have truth or be the truth. Jesus is claiming that He is the only truth and the true pathway to God and eternal life.
This brother requested that Joseph take him instead of Benjamin when they found the silver cup and made a great confession of guilt to Joseph before Joseph revealed himself.
Who is Judah?
What was the nature of the Adam and Eve test?
To see if they would obey God and not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden.
The response of Jacob when the brothers first told him that Joseph was alive.
What is shock and disbelief?
Name one observation known about Pharoah's invitation to Joseph and the brothers.
1. It was very generous
2. It demonstrated the respect he had for Joseph
3. Pharaoh demanded an immediate response
Explain Principle 17. We cannot allow the fog of the flesh to prevent us from doing what is right.
The brothers would now have to tell their father the complete truth about Joseph. Joseph told them not to quarrel on their way back to get Jacob.
The fog of the flesh is how we get blinded by the world and only want to do what we can to shift blame and not take responsibility for our actions.
The brothers may have wanted to do that.
Explain how the brothers showed this principle. "Attitude is an indicator of integrity."
Judah and the other brothers did not show jealousy toward Benjamin. They were willing to sacrifice themselves for Benjamin. They showed honor to their father. They told the truth about everything.
The end result of Adam and Eve's failure in the garden.
Separation from God
Sin and death entered the world.
Years of famine that had passed before Joseph revealed himself to his brothers
Used for divination
Giving one of these is a way of honoring and showing respect
What is an invitation?
a hostage in Egypt
Simeon
tax collector
Who is Matthew?