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Pharaoh's Dreams (5-12-24)

The Pharaoh has two terrifying dreams that Joseph interprets, and he recommends a solution to the wa

May 12, 2024 • Dr. Jim Glass • Genesis 41:33–37, Genesis 41:14–20

The Pharaoh has two dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. The dreams are so explicit and real that he demands an interpretation—an interpretation that his wise men could not provide. Pharaoh's cupbearer recalls how Joseph had interpreted his own dream, so Joseph is called to interpret Pharaoh's dream. He confesses that he can't; only God can. The Lord provides him with the interpretation and the solution to the years of famine. Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of the plan to save the people and made him the second-in-command in all Egypt.

Jesus' Ascension (6-2-24)

June 2, 2024 • Dr. Jim Glass • Acts 1:23–26, Acts 1:4–11

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His disciples to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit Who would empower them as they took the gospel to the farthest reaches of the world. When He ascended, two angels told the disciples that He would return just as they saw Him leave. In the second passage, Matthias is chosen to replace Judas as one of the Twelve. 

Joseph Forgives (5-26-24)

May 26, 2024 • Dr. Jim Glass • Genesis 50:15–26

When Jacob died, Joseph's brothers were afraid that he would get them back for what they had done to him, so they sent a message to him telling him that Jacob left instructions for him to forgive his brothers' sin. Joseph was grieved by their inability to trust him and explained how God had used everything that had happened "to save many lives," and promised once again to provide for them and their families.

Joseph is Reconciled with His Brothers (5-19-24)

May 19, 2024 • Dr. Jim Glass • Genesis

After Judah's heart-rending plea for his brother, Benjamin, Joseph recognizes the repentance of his brothers and reveals himself to them. He explains that, even though they had sold him into slavery, it was God Who brought him to Egypt to save Jacob's family. He tells his brothers to tell their father what has happened to him and that they are to move the family to Goshen to provide for them during the famine. As Joseph forgives and his brothers demonstrate their repentance, he and his brothers are wonderfully reconciled.