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Joseph - God Meant It For Good-JUDAH GROWS UP

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JUDAH GROWS UP Summary:  we see a discussion between Judah the fourth oldest of Jacob’s sons and Jacob himself. In this conversation, Judah is trying to convince his father that they have no choice but to return to Egypt, with Benjamin, to get grain. Otherwise, they will all starve to death. That is the gist of what is taking place here.   Series:   Joseph - God Meant It For Good Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:1-10 Date: 25 February, 2018 Introduction :  It has been a while since we looked in on Joseph and his family. If you will remember the story, you know that Joseph’s brothers sold him in to Egyptian slavery, and they told their father that he was dead. As far as they were concerned, Joseph was dead! They went on with their lives as though they would never see their brother again, because they never expected to!         God had other plans! While they are living their lives in Canaan, God is working in Eg...

Joseph - God Meant It For Good-RESURRECTING A DEAD CONSCIENCE

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RESURRECTING A DEAD CONSCIENCE SUMMARY: Joseph sees his brothers again after 21 years. The last time they met, Joseph was the one at a disadvantage. His brother treated him roughly and cast him into a pit. This time, the shoe is on the other foot! This time, they are treated roughly and they are thrown into prison. SERIES:Joseph - God Meant It For Good SCRIPTURE READING:  Genesis 41:54-42:8 DATE:18, FEBRUARY 2018 SCRIPTURE READING; Genesis 41:54-42:8 54  And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread. 55  And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do. 56  And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of E...