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2441 Story of Redemption, p. 1.384
… Joseph’s good reputation from being destroyed by an evil woman’s lies. In God’s own time, Joseph’s character was seen to be pure. God used Joseph’s experience …
2442 Story of Redemption, p. 1.385
When Joseph was honored as a ruler over all the land, he did not forget God. He felt sad because he was a stranger in a strange land, separated from his father and his brothers. But he believed
2443 Story of Redemption, p. 1.386
firmly that God was in charge of his life and had put him in an important position. Joseph depended fully on God, and did his duty faithfully as a ruler of Egypt.
2444 Story of Redemption, p. 1.387
Joseph walked with God. No promise of reward or threat could make him leave the path of righteousness and disobey God’s law. His example of loyalty to God, self-control, and patience during times of trouble is described in the Bible for our benefit.
2445 Story of Redemption, p. 1.388
When Joseph’s brothers finally admitted to him they had sinned against him, Joseph forgave them freely. His acts of love and mercy showed he did not keep hard feelings toward his brothers because of the cruel way they had treated him.
2446 Story of Redemption, p. 1.389
… of Joseph’s great service to Egypt, Pharaoh was thankful for the wise way Joseph had taken care of everything connected with the kingdom. Pharaoh especially …
2447 Story of Redemption, p. 1.390
… to Joseph, "’Now that your father and your brothers have arrived, the land of Egypt is theirs. Let them settle in the region of Goshen, the best part of the land. And …
2448 Story of Redemption, p. 1.391
"Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt, giving them property in the best of the land near the city of Rameses, as the king had commanded. Joseph …
2449 Story of Redemption, p. 1.392
Joseph’s father and brothers did not have to pay taxes to the king, and Joseph was allowed to give them plenty of food.
2450 Story of Redemption, p. 1.393
… both Joseph and his God for our great supply of food? Because of Joseph’s great wisdom we stored up plenty of grain. People in other lands are dying, but we have …
2451 Story of Redemption, p. 1.394
"Many years later" Joseph, his brothers, and all the rest of that generation died, but their descendants, the Israelites, had many children and became so numerous and strong that Egypt was filled with them.
2452 Story of Redemption, p. 1.395
"Then a new king, who knew nothing about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. He said to his people, ’These Israelites are so numerous and strong that they are a threat to us. If a war starts
2453 Story of Redemption, p. 1.440
… prophecy Joseph made just before he died, that God would deliver the Israelites from Egypt. Some of the slaves listened and believed. Other people thought …
2454 Story of Redemption, p. 1.474
"Moses took the body of Joseph with him, as Joseph had made the Israelites.. .promise to do. Joseph had said, ’When God rescues you, you must carry my body with you from this place’" ( Ex. 13:17-19 ).
2455 Story of Redemption, p. 1.1007
In John’s time of need, Joseph and Nicodemus came to help. These men were members of the ruling Sanhedrin. They knew Pilate. Both men had wealth and influence. Joseph and Nicodemus determined that the body of Jesus should have an honorable burial.
2456 Story of Redemption, p. 1.1008
… to Joseph. John was still troubled about the burial of Jesus. But Joseph returned with Pilate’s order. Nicodemus expected that Joseph would be given Jesus …
2457 Story of Redemption, p. 1.1010
Joseph owned a new tomb near Calvary. The tomb was cut into a rock. Joseph was saving this tomb for himself. But now he prepared it [tomb] for Jesus. Jesus’ body was …
2458 The Attack, p. 130.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… Rachel, Joseph, whose rare outward beauty seemed to reflect an inward beauty of mind and heart. Pure, active, and joyous, the lad possessed moral earnestness …
2459 The Attack, p. 131.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… for Joseph, and this inflamed the jealousy of his other sons. Joseph tried gently to correct them but this only increased their hatred and resentment. He could …
2460 The Attack, p. 131.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The father’s gift to Joseph of a costly coat, usually worn by persons of distinction, fueled a suspicion that he intended to bypass his older children to bestow the birthright on the son of Rachel.