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541 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 136.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Joseph’s answer to the king shows his strong faith and humble trust in God. He modestly disclaims all honor of possessing in himself superior wisdom to interpret …

542 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 137.2 (Ellen Gould White)

“And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one. God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do. The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good …

543 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 137.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Joseph told the king that there would be seven years of great plenty. Everything would grow in great abundance. Fields and gardens would yield more plentifully …

544 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 138.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… that Joseph said. He believed that God was with him, and was impressed with the fact that he was the most suitable man to be placed in authority at the head of …

545 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 138.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Although Joseph was exalted as a ruler over all the land, yet he did not forget God. He knew that he was a stranger in a strange land, separated from his father …

546 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 139.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do. And the famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the store-houses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the …

547 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 139.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… . And Joseph’s ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt. But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief …

548 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 140.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Joseph; and they “bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.” And Joseph knew his brethren, but he appeared not to know them, and spake roughly …

549 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 140.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… assured Joseph that their only errand into Egypt was to buy food. Joseph again charges them with being spies. He wished to learn if they possessed the same …

550 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 141.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Joseph, and he would feel that he was deprived of all his sons. As they conversed with one another in this manner, Joseph heard them. They said, further, It may …

551 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 141.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… , Joseph had suffered. They sold Joseph as a slave, and they were fearful that God designed to punish them by suffering them to become slaves. Joseph considers …

552 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 142.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Joseph’s, but express to one another little hope that their father will let Benjamin return with them. They accuse themselves, and one another, in regard …

553 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 142.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… to Joseph. He told his brethren, and they considered that a new evil would arise; and they were afraid, and said one to another, What is this that God hath done unto …

554 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 143.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… children; Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away. All these things are against me.” Reuben assured his father that if he would intrust …

555 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 144.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Joseph. But want presses upon Jacob and his children, and their households are calling for food. Jacob requests his sons to go again into Egypt and buy food …

556 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 145.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… before Joseph.” And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he could scarcely restrain his brotherly feelings of love. He gave direction to make preparation for …

557 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 146.2 (Ellen Gould White)

When Joseph came home, his brethren gave him the present in the name of their father, and they bowed themselves to him to the earth. “And he asked them of their …

558 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 146.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Joseph did not eat at the same table with his brethren, for the Egyptians considered it an abomination for them to eat bread with the Hebrews. Joseph placed …

559 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 147.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… that Joseph did not understand their language, and were free to converse with one another in his presence; therefore Joseph had a good opportunity to learn …

560 The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, p. 148.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there; and they fell before him on the ground. And Joseph said unto them, What deed is this that ye have done? wot ye not that such …