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| Week 5 1 Genesis 40:1-15, 20-21, 23 - Butler's Dream 2 Genesis 40:16-19, 20, 22 - Baker's Dream 3 Genesis 41:1-8 - Pharoah's Dream 4 Genesis 41:9-13 - The Butler Remember's Joseph 5 Genesis 41:14-16 - Pharoah Calls for Joseph 6 Genesis 41:17-32 - Pharoah's dream is interpreted Daily Study Plan - Week Five Day one: Scripture - Genesis 40:1-15, 20-21, 23 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? The chief baker and butler offended Pharoah. I kind of wonder what they did that got them thrown into prison, but the Bible doesn't say. https://biblehub.com/study/genesis/40-2.htm This website has some good information on this chapter. The ruler of Egypt was viewed as a god or son of their sun god. This gave him absolute authority over life and death. The chief butler position was like the personal server to the Pharoah. I find Genesis 40:4 interesting because it mentions Joseph being put in charge of the chief butler and baker, yet it also says he served them. This is a good example of a leader serving others, leading by example and humility. Joseph was a good leader because he cared about the people he served/lead. He noticed a change in their appearance. They were sad. Then he helped them by interpreting their dreams as God gave him the revelation of their meanings. In verse 8, Joseph gives God the credit for interpreting dreams. In verses 14 and 15, Joseph's focus turns back to himself. While Joseph was learning humility, he seemed to have a bit of a pride issue too. Think back to his childhood. This is only part of why his brothers had hated him. He was his father's favorite and wasn't afraid to use this to his advantage. Butler's Dream: Three branches of grapes grew bountifully from a vine. The butler squeezed the grapes into the Pharoah's cup to make wine and handed it to the Pharoah as he had done before he went into prison. Interpretation: Three branches of grapes represented three days. In three days, the butler would be taken out of prison and his position would be restored. Yet, after the butler had his position restored, he forgot all about Joseph. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? I find Genesis 40:4 interesting because it mentions Joseph being put in charge of the chief butler and baker, yet it also says he served them. This is a good example of a leader serving others, leading by example and humility. Joseph was a good leader because he cared about the people he served/lead. He noticed a change in their appearance. They were sad. Then he helped them by interpreting their dreams as God gave him the revelation of their meanings. Prayer - Say a prayer. Day two: Scripture - Genisis 40:16-19, 20, 22 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? When the baker observed that Joseph had given a good interpretation to the butler's dream, he told Joseph his own dream. Baker's Dream: Three white baskets were on the baker's head. The top basket was full of all kinds of baked goods. The birds came and were eating these baked goods right out of the baskets on his head. Interpretation: The three baskets were three days. The baker would be hanged in three days and die, and the birds would eat the flesh off of his dead body. In three days, it was Pharoah's birthday, and he had a big celebration. The butler's position was restored, and the baker was hanged where he died as Joseph had interpreted their dreams. Joseph remained in prison for another two years. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? Prayer - Say a prayer. Day three: Scripture - Genesis 41:1-8 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? After the Pharoah had restored the butler's position, Joseph remained in prison for two more years until Paroah dreamed two dreams that disturbed him. Pharoah's First Dream: Pharoah was standing by the river, probably the Nile River I'm assuming. Seven well-fattened cows came out of the river and began to graze in the meadow. Then seven more cows came out of the river that looked sick, thin, and overall unhealthy and they stood by the fat cows by the river. Then the unhealthy-looking cows ate up the fat cows. Pharoah woke up. Pharoah's Second Dream: Pharoah went back to sleep and dreamed again. This time, seven very good ears of corn came up on one stalk. After that, seven not-so-good ears of corn came up on a stalk and devoured the good ears. Both these dreams together disturbed Pharoah. None of his wise men could give him the interpretation of the dream. Then the butler suddenly remembered Joseph who he had forgotten all about for two years. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? Prayer - Say a prayer. Day four: Scripture - Genesis 41:9-13 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? The butler tells Pharoah how Joseph, this Hebrew who he had been in prison with had interpreted dreams for him and the baker and things had happened as he told them they would. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? Prayer - Say a prayer. Day five: Scripture - Genesis 41:14-16 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? Pharoah called for Joseph upon hearing he could interpret dreams. They hastily went and got him from the prison. He shaved and changed clothes and was brought before Pharoah. It was customary in those days that Egyptian men were clean shaven, but Hebrew men had beards. I am imagining that grooming practices inside the prison weren't the greatest either, but of course that is speculation on my part. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? Prayer - Say a prayer. Day six: Scripture - Genesis 41:17-32 Observations - What observations did you make while reading this passage? Are there any word definitions you needed to look up? Are there any words, phrases, verses, themes, etc... that stand out to you? When Pharoah asked Joseph to interpret his dreams, Joseph replied, "It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace." (Gen 41:16) Joseph gave God the credit for the interpretation of dreams. Then Pharoah told Joseph about his dreams. Interpretation of Pharoah's Dreams: God had shown Pharoah what he was about to do. Both dreams meant the same thing. The seven fat cows and good ears of corn represented seven years. The unhealthy cows and not-so-good ears of corn also represented seven years. There would be seven years of great plenty and abundance. Then seven years of harsh famine would follow the seven years of abundance. The famine would be so great that people would forget the seven years of plenty. The dream had been doubled by God because he had established it and would bring it to pass shortly. Application - How does this apply to my life? What can I learn from this? What virtues, principles, or ideas are represented here? Prayer - Say a prayer. |
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 Take UP Your Cross Blog Prompt: Describe a season of life where you experienced significant spiritual growth. What were the catalysts for this growth? Hmmm! I think I may have accidentally repeated a prompt. LOL OOPS! Prayer prompt: Ask God to protect innocent people in war torn regions around the world. Dear Heavenly Father, Please protect innocent people in the war-torn regions around the world. Provide their needs and watch over them. In Jesus' name, Amen   The captain called today. There was a report of white ballons being released from a cemetery. I went to the port of Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ and found this item.
Read, review and write about this in your blog today. What do you think about balloons being released in the air sending messages to deceased loved ones? I believe they are saying releasing balloons into the air is bad for environment. This is a well put together item. It is a good read. It is about a very sad occasion.  
“Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that a gardener seems to be only one of his instruments, not the composer.” ― Geoffrey Charlesworth What's your favorite part of spring? The colors when the different flowers bloom is my favorite part of spring and the warmer weather.  Have fun with these words: lesson, snarl, guitar, draft, length, rifle, acquaintance, funny and shift. I can almost get the picture of a western story playing out with this. This could be comical or serious depending on how you use the words. Let me see... Young Billy was walking to his guitar lesson when he ran into a previous acquaintance. It was this older boy named Oscar from a town he and his mother used to live. This boy was always getting into trouble, but Billy didn't want to be rude. He didn't want to stick around either. He knew he needed to get on his own business. Oscar said, "Hi ya, Billy! I hadn't seen you in a while. Where you been?" Billy answered, "Hi, Oscar, I don't really have time to talk, but I live in this town now." He kept walking. Oscar grabbed his shoulder. "I won't keep you long. I haven't seen you in it seems forever. I thought we were friends." Billy looked up at him, "I'm not trying to be rude, but if I don't get to my lesson, my mom is going to kill me. She paid good money for it." "What? You learnin' to play the guitar?" Oscar inquired. "I never figured you to be the musical type!" Billy was beginning to feel annoyed. He didn't want to get into trouble and trouble seemed to find Oscar. "Yes, I'm learning to play the guitar. Mom thought it would be good for me and besides, I like to play it for her." They walked by a man who was painting an animal hide. The dog as the man's side began to snarl at the boys. The dog bumped the bucket of paint, and it began to shift. Then the paint poured out all over the dog. The boys thought that was funny and began to laugh. When the sheriff showed up with his rifle in hand, the boys stopped laughing because of the shear length of it. That is when Billy felt the draft of air before the man slapped him with the back of his hand because he thought the boys had turned over the paint. As Billy fell to the ground, he knew he was in trouble. How was he going to explain this to his mom. Just then the guitar teacher stepped out the door of his music store and had watched the whole exchange. He paid the man for the bucket of paint, and they all worked together to clean the dog. Then he finally got a short guitar lesson before he went home.  |
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