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約瑟治理埃及
經文:
創世記41－44章
中心思想:
創世記43－44章
提要
上帝讓法老作了一個難以理解的夢，這倒使酒政想起了約瑟，由於天賦異稟，約瑟從階下囚一下晉升為宰相。法老的夢十分確實的預測了數年後的豐年與饑荒。雅各看到全球性的大饑荒便差派十個兒子去埃及糴糧，在那裏約瑟立刻認出他們，繼而給他們上了痛苦的一課，一連串的對質使得四十四章高潮迭起，到了這個地步，哥哥們對約瑟少年時代的夢境還渾然不覺呢！
第41章
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第42章
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第43章
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第44章
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約瑟的晉升
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雅各的困境
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便雅憫受邀
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約瑟復仇
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信實
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飢荒
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恐懼
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表白
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每日與主同行
世上其實沒有所謂「秘密的罪」。
多年以來，約瑟的哥哥們仗著自己的聰明欺騙雅各，這個秘密瞞得天衣無縫，以致於雅各可能為了失去心愛的兒子不斷自責，而哥哥們雖然目睹父親備受心靈痛苦的煎熬，為了保守陰謀也不肯吐露實情。
但他們忘了有一位親眼看到他們的罪行，那就是上帝，猶大發現這個事實時，說：「上帝已經查出僕人的罪孽了」（創44：16）。上帝曾經給他們時間彌補錯誤，然後才動用壓力，結果這一班膽戰心驚的人，似乎也飽嘗「失去弟弟」這個記憶的折磨。罪惡感、焦躁、不安始終圍繞著他們，直到他們坦承過失並修復關係之後，這些感覺才算過去。
當一個罪人站在上帝面前，可以做兩個選擇，其一是帶著你「秘密」之罪的焦慮，直到上帝將它們曝光：或是向上帝承認這罪，結果就能得到赦免與平安。因為基督代死，今天你可以按著步驟和弟兄或姐妹、牧師或鄰舍、配偶或室友做合宜的事，你願這麼做嗎？
多年以來，約瑟的哥哥們仗著自己的聰明欺騙雅各，這個秘密瞞得天衣無縫，以致於雅各可能為了失去心愛的兒子不斷自責，而哥哥們雖然目睹父親備受心靈痛苦的煎熬，為了保守陰謀也不肯吐露實情。
但他們忘了有一位親眼看到他們的罪行，那就是上帝，猶大發現這個事實時，說：「上帝已經查出僕人的罪孽了」（創44：16）。上帝曾經給他們時間彌補錯誤，然後才動用壓力，結果這一班膽戰心驚的人，似乎也飽嘗「失去弟弟」這個記憶的折磨。罪惡感、焦躁、不安始終圍繞著他們，直到他們坦承過失並修復關係之後，這些感覺才算過去。
當一個罪人站在上帝面前，可以做兩個選擇，其一是帶著你「秘密」之罪的焦慮，直到上帝將它們曝光：或是向上帝承認這罪，結果就能得到赦免與平安。因為基督代死，今天你可以按著步驟和弟兄或姐妹、牧師或鄰舍、配偶或室友做合宜的事，你願這麼做嗎？
默想
約瑟支派的結果如何？
約瑟的兩個兒子瑪拿西和以法蓮日後被雅各「認養」(創48：5)，果然約瑟的後裔後來成了以色列中的兩個支派，這兩支派分別以兩個兒子的名字命名。
約瑟的兩個兒子瑪拿西和以法蓮日後被雅各「認養」(創48：5)，果然約瑟的後裔後來成了以色列中的兩個支派，這兩支派分別以兩個兒子的名字命名。
金言
人會遮掩罪惡，上帝卻不註銷罪惡。
Joseph's Egyptian Rule
Scriptures:
Genesis 41-44
Heart of the Passage:
Genesis 43，44
Overview
A difficult dream sent by God to Pharaoh jars the memory of the chief butler, and Joseph is promoted from prisoner to prime minister because of his God-given insight. The dream is a reliable forecast of the prosperity and famine in the years ahead. The worldwide famine prompts Jacob to send 10 sons to Egypt for grain, where Joseph, recognizing them immediately, proceeds to teach them a painful lesson. A series of confrontations builds up to the climax in chapter 44, where the brothers unknowingly fulfill the boyhood dreams of Joseph.
Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Joseph's
Promotion
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Jacob's
Problem
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Benjamin's
Visit
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Joseph's
Vengeance
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Faithfulness
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Famine
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Fear
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Confession
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Your Daily Walk
There has yet to be a truly "secret sin." For years, Joseph's brothers had lived with their cunning deception of Jacob. The secret was so complete that Jacob probably blamed himself for the loss of his favorite son. And the other sons, though seeing the agony of soul experienced by their father, maintained their conspiracy of silence at his expense.
But they overlooked one witness to their crime—God. As Judah discovered, "God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants" (44:16). God gave them time to set things right on their own. Then He applied pressure. The result was a band of frightened men who seemed to be haunted by the memory of their lost brother. Guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty were their constant companions until their wrong was set right through confession and restoration.
As a sinner in the presence of God, you have two choices. You can carry the anxiety of your "secret" sins until God chooses to expose them. Or you can confess those sins to God and to those you've wronged, and as a result find forgiveness and peace. Because of Christ's death, you can take steps today to make things right with a brother or sister, pastor or neighbor, spouse or roommate. Will you do it?
But they overlooked one witness to their crime—God. As Judah discovered, "God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants" (44:16). God gave them time to set things right on their own. Then He applied pressure. The result was a band of frightened men who seemed to be haunted by the memory of their lost brother. Guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty were their constant companions until their wrong was set right through confession and restoration.
As a sinner in the presence of God, you have two choices. You can carry the anxiety of your "secret" sins until God chooses to expose them. Or you can confess those sins to God and to those you've wronged, and as a result find forgiveness and peace. Because of Christ's death, you can take steps today to make things right with a brother or sister, pastor or neighbor, spouse or roommate. Will you do it?
Insight
Whatever Happened to the Tribe of Joseph? —
Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were later "adopted" by Jacob (48:5). Consequently, the descendants of Joseph would later comprise two tribes of Israel, named respectively for his two sons.
Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were later "adopted" by Jacob (48:5). Consequently, the descendants of Joseph would later comprise two tribes of Israel, named respectively for his two sons.
Adage
Sins concealed by man are never canceled by God.
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