Further Thought: Ellen G. White, “Joseph and His Brothers,” in Patriarchs and Prophets, Pages 233-240. “The life of Joseph illustrates the life of Christ. It was envy that moved the brothers of Joseph to sell him as a slave; they hoped to prevent him from becoming greater than themselves. And when he was carried to Egypt, they … Continue reading –>
Friday’s section of this week’s lesson asks the question, “Once Jacob died, Joseph’s brothers feared that now Joseph would get revenge. What does this teach about the guilt that they still harbored? What does Joseph’s reaction teach us about forgiveness for the guilty?” Maybe the brothers had a hard time believing Joseph had forgiven them … Continue reading –>
Join us for the last lesson of our study of Genesis. We’ll look back at the past to learn lessons for our futures and answer questions such as what role do we play in attaining the purpose God has for us?
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Read Genesis 49:29-50:21. What great themes of hope are found in the conclusion of the book of Genesis? The conclusion of Genesis is made of three events that are filled with hope. First, it is the hope that Israel will return to the Promised Land. Moses, the author of Genesis, describes Jacob’s and Joseph’s deaths and … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Israel in Egypt; 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. (1)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Lesson 13 – Israel in Egypt from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (3)
Continue reading -->Read Genesis 49:1-28. What is the spiritual significance of Jacob’s blessing on his sons? Beyond the prophecies concerning the immediate history of the tribes of Israel, Jacob sees the Messiah and the ultimate hope of salvation. This hope is already indicated in Jacob’s opening words that use the expression “in the last days” (Genesis 49:1), a technical … Continue reading –>
As Jacob approaches death, he remembers his earlier return to Bethel (Genesis 35:1-15), when he received from God the renewed promise of the “everlasting possession” (Genesis 48:4) that was given to Abraham (Genesis 17:8). The hope of the Promised Land is, therefore, a comforting thought that nurtures his hope as he feels death coming. Jacob turns, then, to Joseph’s … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Even though Israel living in Egypt contrasts with the hope of the promised land, Joseph points to another place where God will bring them to the land sworn to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. June 25, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 47:23-26. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … 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 and … Continue reading –>
It’s very interesting how, despite all that Jacob had been told about Joseph’s being alive in Egypt, the Lord still gave him “visions of the night” (Genesis 46:2) and in them commanded him to leave. Jacob leaves the Land of Promise for, of all places, Egypt — which later becomes associated with the one place that God’s … Continue reading –>
Read Genesis 46:1-34. What is the significance of Jacob’s departure from Canaan? When Jacob leaves his place in Canaan, he is full of hope. The assurance that he will no longer be hungry and the good news that Joseph is alive must have given him the momentum that he needed to leave the Promised Land. Jacob’s … Continue reading –>
