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Weekly Guide：2024-2025 Week 5
February 04, 2024
Week 5 Day 1: Prosper and Success ⇧ ⇩
Question
Can Joseph avoid prison?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joseph got released from prison and put in charge of the whole land of Egypt for interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams. God blessed through Joseph everyone around him. At the same time, Joseph tested his brothers who came to Egypt to buy grain.
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Joseph saw God’s plan through his own experiences and gave glory to God in front of Pharaoh. God brought Joseph’s brothers to repentance through his test.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Joseph gave all the glory to God for his ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. He did not aim to benefit himself from the God given ability. How does Joseph’s example remind me about my own work and service?
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Community - It wasn’t that Joseph did not forgive his brothers that he tested them. It was quite conceivable that Joseph was full of vengeance when his brothers bowed down to him. Can I learn from Joseph and look up to God instead of taking matters into my own hands when someone wrongs me?
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Fidelity - Joseph was faithful to his job, responsibilities, and worked for Pharaoh who did not know God. Take a close look at my own job. How does Joseph remind me what my attitude should be?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 2: Joseph and Brothers ⇧ ⇩
Question
Would Joseph’s brothers change?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain the second time. Joseph tested them again.
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Through Joseph’s test, God led and changed Judah’s life from brother-selling to self-sacrificing. God put us through difficult situations to help us to face our sins and cause our lives to change.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Judah’s life was changed with the test. Judah pleaded for Benjamin and was willing to substitute for him. Do I have similar experiences? How can I rely on God to help me win over my past sins and turn me around?
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Integrity - Judah praised Tamar for being more righteous. Judah’s life was renewed and his family was greatly blessed with Lord Jesus Christ to come from his descendants. From his selling of Joseph, failing of father-in-law’s duty to Tamar, to the second grain buying, what do I see in his spiritual growth? How does the story of Judah remind me about my own spiritual growth?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 3: Joseph's Identity Revealed ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Israel arrive in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joseph made himself known to his brothers and comforted them. Israel brought the whole family to Egypt.
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Through the dreadful act of selling Joseph, God saved Israel’s entire family. God fulfilled the promise that Abraham’s descendants would go to Egypt.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Israel went to Beersheba to offer sacrifice and prayed to God before going to Egypt. His spiritual life grew even more. God led Israel and made him humble, gentle, and faithful. How does the story of Israel’s life encourage me?
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Community - Joseph comforted his brothers when he made himself known to them. He told them that even with the evil heart of man, God’s plan is always for the good. Man’s forgiveness is limited but God’s salvation is boundless and infinite. Only by leaning on God can man obtain the true freedom. Joseph relied on God to better his relationship with his brothers. How does Joseph’s story encourage me about my relationship with members of my family?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 4: Settled in Egypt ⇧ ⇩
Question
How was Israel in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Israel settled in Egypt. Joseph continued to serve faithfully and used his power to save even more people. Israel made Jacob promise to take him back to the land where his fathers rest. Israel blessed Joseph’s two sons.
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Although he died in Egypt, Israel was full of hope and faithful to God’s promises. God never fails to fulfill his promises.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Israel worshiped God even on his death bed. There’s never an end in walking with God. When do I worship Him? Pray to God to help me follow Him every second of my life.
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Identity - Joseph loved God with all his heart but according to Israel’s blessing, God did not elect his tribe as the tribe of Kings. We might believe that Joseph deserved more. Do I often question why some of the Godlier Christians never get blessed with worldly riches? How do I view and submit to God’s sovereignty?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 5: Blessed the Sons ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened to Israel’s descendants?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Death of Israel. Israel blessed all his sons. Joseph buried Israel in Canaan by his wish. The brothers were still afraid that Joseph would revenge. Joseph comforted them. Joseph died, and like his father, he asked his descendants to take him back to the promised land.
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Through Israel, God promised the Messiah would descend through Judah.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The story of Genesis ended but God’s work has not. Through Israel’s blessing, God promised the coming of Messiah from Judah’s descendants. What do I see reflecting on the story of Genesis and connect the stories of God and of man? How does my story connect with God’s? What encouragement and hope do I receive?
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Community - It can be depressing and feeling furious when wronged and persecuted by others. Joseph cried but did not revenge. Instead, he comforted his brothers. What can I learn from the grace and gentleness of Joseph to face the persecutions?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 5 Day 6: Preparation for Salvation ⇧ ⇮
Question
What happened to the descendants of Israel in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The background of Exodus. The curtain raiser of God’s salvation plan.
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Israelites were tortured in Egypt, but they grew stronger with God’s blessing. Moses was born and saved by God when Pharaoh was killing all newborn male Hebrews. We must remember God is always in control no matter what dangers and circumstances we may face.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The God-fearing midwives saved the life of eventual Exodus leader, Moses. Am I God-fearing and willing to walk with Him under any circumstances?
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Identity - All Hebrew male infants were being slaughtered when Moses was born. Through God’s blessing, Moses was taken by Pharaoh’s daughter and grew up in the palace. He killed a person and fled to Midian. Everything happens to a person, be it persecution or setback, comes from God for the good purpose of equipping him/her. How does knowing this fact help me identify myself and recognize my own experiences positively?