These men should not be confused with magicians of our own day. One need only recall the life of Job to correct such shallow thinking. MP3 Audio (16.83 MB) Downloads From the Pit to the Palace. Both dreams were very real and most disturbing. 978-1481705479. And lo, seven other cows came up after them, poor and very ugly and gaunt, such as I had never seen for ugliness in all the land of Egypt; and the lean and ugly cows ate up the first seven fat cows. Finally, a word about adversity. From the Pits to the Palace. We live in days of tremendous difficulty. Joseph was hurriedly brought out of Potiphar’s dungeon, but he did not face Pharaoh until he had shaved and changed his clothes. The name Ephraim, that is “fruitfulness” (margin, NASV), conveyed the assurance of Joseph that it was God who had given him prosperity and blessing in the land of his affliction. Now it came about in the morning that his spirit was troubled, so he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all its wise men. * If your life was perfect, then what would you need me for? Finally, it reveals to us Joseph’s continued spiritual commitment to the God of his fathers. Let us enhance our testimony by doing well what we do. Joseph skillfully carried out the plan which he had proposed to Pharaoh, storing up a fifth of the grain in the cities for later use. Joseph's life is one of high's and low's. * If you never had known suffering, then how would you know what Jesus went through? * His dreams put him in the pit ……. Deliverance . Share. 56 It is not possible to determine, with any degree of certainty, whether this two years begins with the imprisonment of Joseph or with the release of the cupbearer. And he had him ride in his second chariot; and they proclaimed before him, “Bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt. Let us be very careful, however, that we do not view Joseph as a promise that all who are faithful in suffering will be brought to glory and prosperity in this life. The king’s usual source of information, the magicians,58 were totally baffled, as was Pharaoh. Preacher: Pastor Moe. During our recent elections it was sometimes implied that we should vote for a person solely on the basis of a profession of faith. These resources are now available in multiple formats. The fat cows and the plump heads of grain were indicative of the seven years of abundance which were to commence soon in Egypt. * You see, Joseph didn’t realize, and his brothers certainly didn’t know it, but God had a reason for Joseph’s pit … Joseph was in the center of God’s will in the pit! Give. As I read this story today, I thought of the OT Character Joseph, who went from a pit (where His brother put him) to a palace!! Second, it evidences the administrative astuteness of Joseph in handling the affairs of state in preparation for the famine to come. The young Hebrew slave’s words not only clarified the source of his ability, but they also seemed to give Pharaoh hope that the outcome of Joseph’s ministry to him would bring him comfort in his distress (verse 16). Pharaoh was furious with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, both me and the chief baker. Our key word in the story of Joseph is: faithful. F. B. Meyer, B.A. Our war is not against flesh and blood. *If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue? Dimensions. October 1, 2017. And we had a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream. Notes. Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in charge of the land, and let him exact a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance. Self-interest had never been manifest in his character or conduct prior to this. * God’s going to help you … He’s going to deliver you … Don’t quit while you’re in the pit! 2010 According to Karen Bolla, a Johns Hopkins researcher. And it came about that just as he interpreted for us, so it happened; he restored me in my office, but he hanged him” (Genesis 41:9-13). At the very least he would have made certain that Pharaoh understood the injustice of his present circumstances. 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches. * But this time she grabbed him by his garment and said, “Lie with me.”* And being the disciplined man he was, he ran out of his garment and fled from her. 2020-11-22 46:00. By these means the effects of the famine could be minimized. Downloads. Come and Take Up Your Cross. Change of clothing was necessary to suit Joseph’s status as a wise counselor.” Harold G. Stigers, A Commentary on Genesis (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976), p. 288. * 13 years of pit and prison … 80 years of blessing! She shall also remove the clothes of her captivity and shall remain in your house, and mourn her father and mother a full month; and after that you may go in to her and be her husband and she shall be your wife (Deuteronomy 21:10-13). Next page. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but there was no one who could interpret them to Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-8). Pharaoh took two other highly symbolic actions which helped to cement Joseph’s new position with the people of the land. The fact that she was the daughter of an Egyptian priest (verse 45) does not necessarily indicate otherwise. There is no record of him feeling sorry for himself, of him bemoaning his fate, or even asking God, "Why is this happening to me?". Features Pricing Upload Sermon Get started for FREE. (Ill. And so a decisive plan of action was proposed to Pharaoh along with the predictions that were given. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. * I want to give you four things I see here in the life of Joseph ……. * But here he is in a pit, left there to perish with hunger and thirst.E) Some of you this morning may be in the pit! They could not fathom the meaning of the dream. Only God can interpret dreams, Joseph quickly corrected. The pastor preached about the life of Joseph in a sermon titled “The Pit, The Prison, And The Palace.” While I cannot recall all of the details, I remember the essence of what he said. One’s job is a matter of both gift and calling, not of spirituality. Let me ask you a very practical question. How far beyond this was his elevation to a position of power and prestige! They threw Joseph in the pit and it was empty there was no water in it. Before you depart the planet, He has two key objectives for you: One is your maturity. Had you been Joseph, where would you have gone to find a godly wife? But the road to paradise Heaven runs directly through Jesus Christ! I further doubt that Joseph would have taken her as his wife if she would have been a detriment to his spiritual life. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen (Hebrews 11:24-27). Here’s the story …….A) As the brothers were eating while Joseph was in the pit, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmeelites, and Judah said in Gen. 37:26-27 ……. God has given us a work to do now; let us be faithful in doing that. * When God says He will bless and prosper you, don’t let the pit stop you. Sign in Change of Plans | Week 3: From the Pit to the Palace. * The many children we minister to on Saturdays. And lo, from the Nile there came up seven cows, sleek and fat; and they grazed in the marsh grass. Two dreams in the Palace a. Troubling dreams to Pharaoh b. Joseph is remembered c. God gives the interpretation 3. Let us, like Joseph, speak to these issues too, with wisdom and skill, and by this add credibility to the faith which we proclaim. Joseph: From Prison to the Palace (29 of 34) Jerry Vines Genesis 40-41 9/21/03 Joseph has gone to prison under false accusations. From the Pit to the Palace. "Saturday!" See details. The king’s frustration at having such impressive dreams and yet being unable to know their meaning was too similar to the experience of the cupbearer to be overlooked. in 1971. Would you have gone to your brothers, who tried to kill you? George Macaskill What an opportune moment for Joseph to capitalize upon! So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe. 50:20). Many Christians think that God is obligated to bless or that His people are bound to patronize people simply because they are Christians. Let's look at some of those lessons, and how they ultimately aid in preparing us for God's MP3 Audio (16.83 MB) × From the pit to the palace - the example of the life of Joseph Donald Ward. Wherever he went he would stoop to pick up any piece of paper which was on the ground. October 1, 2017. It is very easy to misunderstand Genesis 41 by superimposing this false conception of success on the experience of Joseph when he was exalted to the second highest position in all of Egypt. Joseph did nothing different in Pharaoh’s palace than he did in Potiphar’s penthouse or in his prison. In this same line, Joseph was not promoted by Pharaoh (in human terms) because he was spiritual, but because he was skillful and knowledgeable. 59 “The bath and the shave are designed to make Joseph ritually and socially acceptable to Pharaoh. * You may be in a pit this morning … An emotional pit, struggling with various problems … Personal, work … School … Family … Financial … Stay determined and always do the right thing!C) Spiritual pit … Struggling with sin and sinful attitudes … Stay determined and do the right thing! I Corinthians 2:10-16). English 1456337572. INTRO: At the end of this chapter, Joseph is going to find himself in a pit. Moses was taken as an infant into the palace of the Pharaoh, but later he became a shepherd among the flocks of his father-in-law. First, Joseph was given an Egyptian name. Then I told it to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me” (Genesis 41:14-24). Bible > Sermons > Psalm 105:19. The substance of the cupbearer’s words to his master was that this young Hebrew slave was highly skilled in interpreting dreams. His first concern was not with his own comfort, but with God’s glory. AuthorHouse. The biblical principle which we must practice is rather this: “Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3). * Here was Joseph, the favorite son of his father in a stinking pit, not placed there by some enemy, but by his own brothers … Brothers, who cared nothing for him! Joseph: From Prison to the Palace (29 of 34) Jerry Vines Genesis 40-41 9/21/03 Joseph has gone to prison under false accusations. Stuart Mason. (Genesis 2: 18, 23+24) Nothing can throw you into a pit faster than family issues! (2) HIS DISCIPLINE PUT HIM IN PRISON – 39:20! But let us not stop with this, as fundamental and primary as it is. * “Wouldn’t you call those accidents?” replied the puzzled agent. From The Pit To The Palace Study Series (The Ultimate VICTORY): The African American Accomplishments & Achievements 142. by Joseph R. Rogers Sr. 6/29/2015 0 Comments Date: Sunday, June 28, 2015 Church: First Baptist of Fisherville Speaker: Bro. To Joseph, affliction and blessing were not contradictory, for God was able to turn sorrow into joy. He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men (Proverbs 22:29). He raises some up, giving them power and prosperity, while He humbles others. Back to Sermon Series. But his master called him wicked and lazy (Matthew 25:26). This is further confirmed by the gift of an Egyptian wife, Asenath (verse 45). He was thus willing to acknowledge that there was a god who, through a divine spirit, worked through Joseph. Also, every event in your life has been ordained by God and will contribute to your "palace experience." All Sermon Prep Search Results: "series joseph from the pit to the palace" Filter Results Sort By. At the same time, the brothers are going to find themselves in a pit as well. Daniel 7:28 Luke 2:19; 51D) But now, look at the consequences of his dreams – They put him in the pit – v.24! One thing you have to remember in your struggle is that when you are down to nothing God is up to something. !B) To make matters worse, Joseph shared his dreams with his brothers, and they hated him even more – v.5! 4/13/13WE HAD SOME CHURCH ON THE SABBATH!!!!! Palm Sunday. Sermon. Let us be faithful to offer men hope and not just despair. Given on Aug 23, 2014 by Donald Ward Listen. Collections (79) Sermons (1,520) Manuals (3) Paperbacks (24) Audio (1,283) Video (445) Notes (502) Transcripts (257) EBooks (73) Speakers (106) Myan Subrayan 1 2. myansubrayan.wordpress.com. It takes little wisdom or ability to confirm the fact that things are bad, but it takes the wisdom which only God gives to offer solutions to the practical problems of hunger and injustice, of energy and ecology. Pharaoh’s butler and baker were thrown into prison. Transcript. Bob Kirkland 53 From The Pit To The Palace Publisher. And the thin ears swallowed up the seven plump and full ears. The “offenses” of which he spoke (verse 9) do not seem to be related to his forgetting Joseph, but rather to his sins against Pharaoh for which he was cast into prison under Joseph’s custody. Live Stream. Jack Scripture: Genesis 37, Psalm 40. Joseph’s position of power and prosperity enabled him to become the “savior” of his brethren. I believe that Pharaoh was willing to grant Joseph’s assertion that God was with him and that he had spiritual enablement. UCG.org / Sermons / From the Pit to the Palace. God has a unique plan for all His children. But have you noticed that it was national disaster which provided the occasion for this promotion? * He stayed with God and God did exactly what He said He would do with him! Search. A capable administrator was required. * Things didn’t work out too well for the baker however … He was hanged … The butler was restored. We praise God in our work as well as in our words. * Can I tell you today that not everyone is going to be in tune with God as you are? What had he gained by his integrity? From the Pit to the Palace Genesis 40-41 1. Sun 30 Sep 2012 AM. * Don’t give up …. I doubt very much that Pharaoh would have given Joseph a wife who would have been an offense to him or a contradiction to his beliefs. Just as Joseph had indicated, the next seven years were marked by great abundance. I can almost imagine, as the prison door clanged behind Joseph, that Satan may have whispered in his ear and said, "Where is your God now?"
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