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Jul 5, 2019 · From the lessons of the great protagonists of Judaism many valuable spiritual lessons are to be learned. What is at the core of the lives, and in particular the life of Joseph, is how the Lord’s plan is accomplished in cooperation with human activity or in spite of it. 1 In this article, I will discuss the spirituality of the dynamic relationship between pride and humility and the will of ...
Joseph's response revealed surprising growth in character. He was the one who, as a boy, had dreams of personal greatness and the audacity to share those dreams with his older brothers, whom Joseph envisioned as bowing before him. The immature Joseph would surely have basked in Pharaoh's praise, accepting the honor of being an interpreter of ...
Dec 24, 2021 · However, by this time the line of David did not have any special prestige. Joseph was a humble carpenter, and while we don’t know about Mary’s family, they were probably of similar social standing. This loss of social standing is why Isaiah said that the Messiah would be a “shoot from the stump of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1).
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Sep 4, 2007 · Joseph’s interpretation bears this out. Appropriately, cows and corn represent the abundance and scarcity of Egypt’s agriculture, and Joseph tells him that seven years of hunger are on their way. But this cloud has a silver lining. Though the famine is sure to come, seven years of plenty will precede it (vv. 17–32).
Joseph’s silence foreshadows Christ’s silence at His immoral trial before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:63). “He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word” (Isaiah 53:7). Silence in the face of unjust criticism is a powerful demonstration of true humility. Joseph sacrificed his own reputation to save Mary’s.
2 days ago · Joseph’s journey from a prisoner to a ruler demonstrates the qualities of a true leader: humility, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. He did not seek power for personal gain but used his position to serve others. His careful planning during the years of plenty secured Egypt’s survival during the famine. Proverbs 11:3 says:
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Jul 16, 2014 · Joseph had a gift that God had given him — the ability to interpret dreams. Though this gift is never mentioned as being given to the church as a spiritual gift, in the days before Scripture was…
