Read Genesis 40:1-41:36. How are the dreams of Pharaoh related to the dreams of the officers? What is the significance of this parallel? The providential character of the events continues. Over time, Joseph is put in charge of the prisoners, two of whom happen to be former officers of Pharaoh, a butler and a baker (Genesis 41:9-11). … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Joseph, Master of Dreams; in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
Continue reading -->We now pick up the flow of Joseph’s stories, which had been “interrupted” by the Tamar incident. Joseph is now working as a slave for the “captain of the guard,” who is in charge of the prison for royal officials (Genesis 40:3-4; Genesis 41:10-12). Read Genesis 39:1-23. In light of the example of Joseph’s working as a manager … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Joseph is the master of dreams because he receives, understands, and interprets prophetic dreams, and also fulfills them in his life. June 11, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 37:12-36… Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What family dynamic predisposed … Continue reading –>
The book of Genesis offers us so many vast topics from which to choose a theme hymn. As we are starting at the very beginning, I would like to give praise to our Creator of heaven and earth in singing Hymn 320 – Lord of Creation and Hymn 2 – All Creatures of Our God … Continue reading –>
The story of Tamar is not out of place here. This incident follows chronologically the sale of Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 38:1), and it is consistent with the fact that Judah has just left his brothers, which points to his disagreement with them. In addition, the text shares a number of common words and motifs with … Continue reading –>
What was the one particular trait of Joseph that served him well during his early years? Discover that and so much more as you join the Hit the Mark Sabbath School panel as they discuss “Joseph, Master of Dreams.” 
However horrible the events that were to follow, they’re not hard to comprehend. To be in that close proximity to, and even to be related to, someone whom you hated would inevitably lead, sooner or later, only to trouble. And it did. Read Genesis 37:12-36. What does this teach us about how dangerous and evil unregenerate … Continue reading –>
Jacob has, at last, settled in the land. While Isaac was only “a stranger,” the text also says that Jacob “dwelt in the land” (Genesis 37:1). Yet, it was then, as he was settling into the land, that the troubles began, this time from inside the family. The controversy does not concern the possession of the … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 37:1-36; Matthew 20:26-27; Acts 7:9; Genesis 38:1-30; Genesis 39:1-23; Genesis 40:1-41:36. Memory Text: “Then they said to one another, ‘Look, this dreamer is coming!’” (Genesis 37:19, NKJV). The story of Joseph (Genesis chapters 37-50) covers the last section of the book of Genesis, from his first dreams in Canaan (Genesis 37:1-11) to his death … Continue reading –>
