Title: The Blessed Joseph/Genesis 41:1-57
Contents Hymn of the Week: Chapter 439 May 31, 1995
Subject: The Blessed Joseph Youngjin Church Dawn
Main text: Genesis 41:1-57 45.HWP
No one could interpret Pharaoh's dream. Because the will of God can only be understood through the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 2:14) The natural man does not receive the works of the Spirit of God; for them
They seem foolish, and they do not understand, for these things can only be discerned spiritually.
1. Pharaoh's dream had only a problem, no solution.
However, Joseph, who walked with God, presents a plan for famine with the grace given by God.
We can offer solutions to our brothers and our neighbors and to many problems in this country and society.
Do you have the discerning eye and wisdom?
2. Joseph Becomes Prime Minister (37-45)
After Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream (25-32), he came up with a practical solution to the famine.
Upon presentation (33-36), it was greatly welcomed by Pharaoh and all his servants. (37)
Joseph had the honor of becoming the prime minister of Egypt through the process of suffering and refinement.
1) It was the result of overcoming hardship. -Joseph said that God gave all things to him about his sufferings
He was led by God with the belief that he was in control and provided according to his will.
The believer needs to be trained in suffering for the sake of Christ.
There, the saint realizes his own weakness and draws closer to God. (2 Corinthians 12:7-9)
(Romans 8:18) I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us.
(Hebrews 12:10) They disciplined us for a little while as they please, but God does our good.
to share in his holiness for
2) Glory to God.
Joseph became prime minister not because of his talents and tricks, but because of his trust in God from beginning to end.
was the result. Even the Gentiles acknowledged this fact and glorified God.
(Genesis 41:38) And Pharaoh said to his servants, In the same way, we cannot find a man who has been moved by the Spirit of God.
How can I get it?” (Genesis 41:39) He said to Joseph, “God has given me all these things.”
I have seen you; there is no one as understanding and wise as you.
3. Joseph enjoying the blessings - Now that Joseph's suffering and tragic situation is coming to an end, abundance and prosperity
Happiness and glory filled his life.
He started a family and had the great power of being the second man in Egypt. But no matter how circumstances changed, his faith never wavered.
Joseph remembered God in his personal successes and in his political career, and his personal piety
never lost He would have exercised great religious leadership in pagan families and societies.
(38-39) He named it in connection with the providence of God who guided him when he gave birth to a son. Even the birth of one's own children was regarded as the grace of God. Many people draw near to God, asking for help when they are in need. However, when the problem is solved and there is peace, the grace is forgotten. But Joseph did not forget God even in his troubles and in his peace.
4. Prayer / Water: For world peace and mankind
For social issues, global concerns - (for the Nefte-Korsk earthquake in Sakhalin /,
For the civil war in Bosnia, where Serbia and the United Nations are fighting / for the American flood /Africa