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Lesson 7 - January 16, 2022

GOD PRESERVES A REMNANT

BIBLE BASIS: Genesis 45:3 – 15

BIBLE TRUTH: Jacob and Joseph were both faithful to God, and God remained faithful to His promise to Abraham by putting Joseph in a position to save his entire family from starvation..

MEMORY VERSE:

“So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt” (Genesis 45:8, KJV).

LESSON AIM:

By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the story of Joseph reuniting with his brothers; FEEL protected and supported by people in the Faith Community; and PROTECT and support other members of our Faith Community.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES:
Genesis 42:1–38; 45:1–28 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

Genesis 45: 3-15

³ And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.

⁴ And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.

⁵ Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

⁶ For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.

⁷ And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

⁸ So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

⁹ Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

¹⁰ And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:

¹¹ And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.

¹² And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.

¹³ And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen; and ye shall haste and bring down my father hither.

¹⁴ And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

¹⁵ Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.

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Lesson 6 - January 9, 2022

JOSEPH FINDS FAVOR

Bible Basis:
Genesis 41:37-45, 50-52 KJV

Bible Truth:
Because Joseph interpreted the dreams of the Egyptian King and had a plan for survival of the nation in a time of famine, Pharaoh had faith in abilities and elevated him to the second position in all of Egypt, and gave him responsibility for ruling the day to day activities of the kingdom.

Memory Verse:

Genesis 41:38

38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

Lesson AIM:

By the end of this lesson, we will: STUDY how Joseph's faithfulness is rewarded; EXPLORE how superior performance can lead to honor; and COMMIT to responsible actions and superior performance.

Background Scriptures: Genesis 41:1-52 - Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

LESSON SCRIPTURE

Genesis 41:37-45, 50-52 KJV

37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

45 And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50-52

50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.

51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.

52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

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Today's Lesson: 5 - January 2, 2022

GOD WATCHES OVER JOSEPH

Bible Basis: Genesis 39:7-21

Bible Truth:  Potiphar's complete faith in Joseph's integrity, Joseph's faith in and loyalty to God, and Joseph's to Potiphar led Joseph to reject] his mistress sexual demands

Memory Verse:

Genesis 39:9 KJV

9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

Lesson AIM:

By the end of this lesson, we will: EXAMINE Joseph's loyalty and faithfulness to Potiphar; REFLECT on how loyalty influences decisions and behavior; and COMMIT to faithfulness and loyalty in our relationship with God.

Background Scriptures: Genesis 39:1-23 - Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

LESSON SCRIPTURE

Genesis 39:7-21 KJV

7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:

15 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

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Today's Lesson: 4 - December 26, 2021

ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE

Bible Basis: Luke 1:46-55

Bible Truth:
 who promised a God fulfilled His promise to Adam and Eve, Sarah and Abraham, and all who followed Him through Mary who was promised a son, Jesus.

Memory Verse:

⁴⁶ And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 4⁷ And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

  Luke 1:46-47

Lesson AIM:

⁴⁶ And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

⁴⁷ And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

⁴⁸ For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

⁴⁹ For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

⁵⁰ And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

⁵¹ He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

⁵² He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

⁵³ He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

⁵⁴ He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

⁵⁵ As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

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Today's Lesson: 3 - December 19, 2021

THE LORD PROVIDES

Bible Basis:
Genesis 22:1-2, 6-14

Bible Truth:
Abraham was unquestioning in his faith and devotion to God, who eventually rescinded His demand to kill Issac

Memory Verse:
" And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.   Genesis 22:12

Lesson AIM:

By the end of this lesson, we will Learn of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son to please God; Image the unquestioning faith Abraham exhibited; and Commit to increasing faith in God and obedience to Him.

Genesis 22:6-14

⁶ And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.

⁷ And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?

⁸ And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

⁹ And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.

¹⁰ And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

¹¹ And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.

¹² And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

¹³ And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

¹⁴ And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.

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Today's Lesson: 2 - December 12, 2021

A PROMISE TO ABRAHAM

Bible Basis: Genesis 15: 1-6, 12-18

Bible Truth: Even though Abram and Sarai were well beyond the age of childbearing, Abram believed God when he was told that he would have descendants more numerous than the stars.

Memory Verse: " And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Genesis 15:6

Lesson AIM: 

By the end of this lesson, we will REVIEW God's promise of a child to Abram and Sarai; APPRECIATE God's ability to accomplish what seems impossible; and EXERCISE faith in God's power to manifest present-day promises.

Genesis 15:1-6

15 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

² And Abram said, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

³ And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.

⁴ And, behold, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.

⁵ And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.

⁶ And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Genesis 15:12-18

² And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.

¹³ And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

¹⁴ And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

¹⁵ And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

¹⁶ But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

¹⁷ And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.

¹⁸ In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

Devotional Reading:

Genesis 15:7-11

⁷ And he said unto him, I am the Lord that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.

⁸ And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

⁹ And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.

¹⁰ And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.

¹¹ And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

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Today's Lesson: 1 - December 5, 2021

A BLESSING FOR ALL NATIONS

Bible Basis: Genesis 12:1-9

Bible Truth:  Because of their faith in God's promises, Abram and Sarai risked everything in their old age to move their family and all their possession to a new land.

Memory Verse: "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing

Genesis 12:2

Lesson AIM: 

By the end of the this lesson, we will LEARN the story of God's call and promise to Abram; REFLECT on the joy that Abram and Sarai's faith gave them from obeying the Lord; and DECIDE what we are willing to sacrifice to claim the promise of God.

Genesis 12:1-9

12 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

² And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

³ And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

⁴ So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

⁵ And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.

⁶ And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.

⁷ And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him.

⁸ And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the Lord, and called upon the name of the Lord.

⁹ And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.