So did the Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ when stood before Pontius Pilate and witnessed: To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. From experience, though, I find that most often He reveals His plans and then He takes us through a time of preparation. I believe like THE LORD JESUS was 3 days in the heart of the earth,Joseph as well was 3 years in prison to display GODs Glory ! 1 Why should we be careful not to mock someone who has had a dream? It is the way of the impure to go down, lower and lower. Look back and recount the progress made while praising and thanking the Lord for His faithfulness along the way. . Some of these comments are crazy too me people trying to dictate times dates and everything he spent 13 years total. . There many details available about Joseph. Note: "[During the famine, Jacob's sons] were directed to the king's deputy, and with other applicants they came to present themselves before the ruler of the land. Josephs reply to the king reveals his humility and his faith in God. These details give room for accuracy or to its closest in any literal conclusions. We like to acknowledge contributors, so if you are happy with that, please let us know who you are. Joseph made decisions he did not have to make and the results were very different than if he had chosen otherwise. Now Joseph was already in Egypt. Its been loooong, but suddenly the prison door will open and the hour of release, like many others such as Jonah, job,saul, david Heck even Esther who kept a secret for a number of years they all had one thing they could do while inprisoned..simply one thing prayer showing god by praying showing the time it took to get a full cup of milk (faith) persay. These stories of suffering, endurance and redemption, encourage me. Then it was another 7 years of prosperity in the land and several years of famine before his family came to Egypt for grain. Reprinted by permission. ( bowed to his position). Gnesis 45.6 y 11 nos dice que cuando Jos envi a sus hermanos de regreso a Canan para que trajeran a Jacob a Egipto, haban pasado dos aos de hambre. I have heard that when you hear a dream you can interpret it. said Pharaoh. That leaves thirteen years between, where Joseph was a slave to Potiphar then in prison. Many years later, how would Joseph eventually recognize the fulfillment of his first dream about the sheaves of grain? Where am I going wrong on my calculations? The angel of God instructed Joseph in dreams which he innocently related to his brethren. Spiritual Gifts, vol. The 430 years began when Jacob was 130 years old, in 1870 BC and ended with the Exodus in 1440 BC. Many such fonts are available on Google fonts. Genesis 37:9. He gave a great dream interpretation to the cupbearer of Pharaoh. God was working all the way through Josephs story. Amram was born in Egypt and married his aunt Jochebed the daughter of Levi. This guy writes in a repugnant conceited self-congratulatory manner, but it seems he is on to something. He did not fail nor become discouraged. 22 Meanwhile, Pharaoh continued commanding all of his people, Youre to throw every Hebrews son who is born into the Nile River, but youre to allow every Hebrew daughter to live. As Joseph saw his brothers stooping and making obeisance, his dreams came to his mind, and the scenes of the past rose vividly before him. Patriarchs and Prophets, 224. Genesis 30:2224; 37:17. And that doesnt happened in just one year !!! Note: Joseph dreamed that while they were all engaged binding sheaves of grain, his sheaf arose and stood upright, and the sheaves of all the rest stood round about and bowed before his sheaf. Jesus said the same of parables. Wherever you are at on your journey from the dream to fulfillment, know that God is there walking with you. The word is not exhausted. 2. Gen. 41 reveals that two years after Joseph has interpreted the cupbearer's dream, Pharaoh began having his dream that would lead to Joseph's release. 29If you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams seed, and heirs According To The Promise. Galatians 3. It does matter taking interest in knowing some of these details. 2 Peter 3:8, 9; compare Genesis 37:4, 11 with Genesis 45:15. I was wondering if the time lapse from famine starting to Jacob going down to Egypt was 3 1/2 years. 1:1 These are the names of the Israelis who entered Egypt with Jacob, each one having come with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, 3 Issacar, Zebulun, Benjamin, 4 Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. The Cup-Bearer and the Chief Baker. PowerPoint: Joseph Timeline in English (with embedded fonts). Dont let circumstances dictate your outlook. The fulfillment of Joseph's dreams was to be a blessing to his family. Yes, real. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lay every care at the feet of the Redeemer. A transition period between something old and the new thing ABBA is doing. Note that this timeline is also available in Powerpoint (with embedded fonts), SVG, PDF (with embedded fonts) or in PNG format at other resolutions. Where are you at in the process of seeing those dreams come to fulfillment? Sabemos la edad de Jacob cuando fue a Egipto porque en Gnesis 47.9 le dice a Faran que tena 130 aos. (280 yrs.) 2:16-18). Answer (1 of 23): This questions has several answers depending on the context you are asking. Interestingly, this synchronisation also allows us to work out that Jacob was 91 years old when Joseph was born. What are you doing to be ready when the time comes? I have cried out to God This is not the way its supposed to be! Did Joseph cry the same thing on the way to Egypt? It didnt seem possible that this 400+ years could have passed with only these 2 generations. The first (a cup-bearer) had a dream gravitating to the benign. So often we want to speed up to the fulfillment but God is more interested in the process. As a result of his such a powerful witness of God, Pharoah himself spoke about God twice and agreed with Joseph and also with his witness of the God that he witnessed about! Joseph waited a long time but remained faithful to God through it all. Joseph was given two dreams in his youth when he was 17 years old (Genesis 37). Joseph waited patiently for his dreams to come to pass. Genesis 50:22-26. Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob, his first son through his favored wife, Rachel. Timeline of Josephs life (Bengali (BN)) contributed by Sourav Mondal. So there was 13 years from the time of the dream to the rise in power and another 10 or so years before the fulfillment of Josephs dreams. He was 39 when his brothers first came to Egypt (second year of the famine, or nine years after being made overseer), He was probably 41 or so when the brothers came a second time and Jacob comes to Egypt. Wait on the Lord until He sees that you are ready to receive and appreciate the blessings for which you ask. Thirteen years pass between the dreams and Joseph . Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth (Genesis 37:9, 10)? Patriarchs and Prophets, 210. His story is told in Genesis (37-50). Joseph ultimately had four dreams: the first confirming Mary was pregnant by the Holy Spirit, the second after a visit by the Wise Men sent the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt. When we receive visions or words from the Lord about what He plans to do in and through our lives we typically want to jump right in and go. Joseph Campbell and the Myth of the Hero's Journey. The Bible tells us in the Gospel of Matthew, that Joseph was a righteous man. Did Joseph ever lament during this time?iv never read he ever complained a single day, Jesus brought grace, else to live a life like that is not easy. Commentaries can be helpful, but to the word and the testimony! No his heart was pure because God changed it. JOHN THE BABTIST PREACH TO THE UNBELIEVING JEWS BABTISM OF REPENTANCE. 197 yrs.) That is correct. This can be found in a medrish there. your king for several years and a potion of a year. These were the parents of Moses. Only a small part - just 11 years - of Joseph's life was spent in the land of Canaan. Instead, they let the boys live. He could not have spent 13, that number is not reasonable, so its something less. Lord Jesus is example of Joseph. It is not in me. God alone can explain these mysteries. Patriarchs and Prophets, 220. 10:9-10 is clear about what it takes to be born again as does John 3:36 (1-36), Do you assume the people of the old testament- roughly twice the length of time since Christ- were saved by some operation other than Christ? Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to hide a matter, to search out a matter is the glory of Kings By tossing these things back and forth, things are slowly revealed as men to to and fro [Daniel 12:4]. An angel of the Lord directly appeared to Joseph in a dream. When they bow before him as prophesied so many years before will he take revenge, or show the forgiveness that comes from God? 80 years old (27yrs.) Its a number that has the significant meaning as ending a cycle for a new cycle to begin. David was 30 when he was crowand king over Judah. Joseph was seventeen years old when his brothers sold him into . But he had been often instructed by the Lord in dreams himself, and he believed that the Lord was teaching Joseph in the same manner. Note that this family tree is also available in Powerpoint (with embedded font), SVG, PDF (with embedded font) or in PNG format at other resolutions. Have you served an official of the government? Exodus in Hebrew means: exit or departure. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them. We want the purpose and power; He wants our devotion. Thank you for your message I new Christ die for us The promises (plural) given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob! There is a gap of 300 years between the end of Genesis and the start of the Life of Moses in the book of Exodus. Jacob lived for seventeen years after arriving in Egypt and lived a total of one hundred forty-seven years (Genesis 47:28). Note: Soon he [Joseph] had another dream, of similar import, which he also related: Behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. This dream was interpreted as readily as the first. At some point in his time of prison ministry, Im sure Joseph thought he had his way out. so I wondered was Joseph in the jail for 40 months, as Moses was up Mount Sinai for 40 days x 2, the children of Israel were in the desert for 40 years and Yeshua was in the wilderness for 40 days, also others Elijah. 1. they are completely unaware. Joseph was in the pit for 12 years. (I dont know how many years late I am). They were saved by grace through faith. The father, who was present, spoke reprovinglyWhat is this dream that thou hast dreamed? The synchronisation of ages between Jacob and Joseph is found through computation, based on the following facts. No sooner was his dream related than they all understood its significance. On the other hand, from I Kings 6:1, the exodus took place 480 years from the fourth year of Solomons reign, which would put the exodus at about 1446 BC. For some of Matthew's other uses of this phrasing, see Matthew 2:15, 17, 23; 4:14; 8:17; 12:17; 13:14, 35; 21:4; 26:54-56; 27:9, 35.; Some people object to this understanding of Isaiah 7:14.Looking closely at the language and context of the passage seems to show that this prophecy was supposed to be fulfilled in Isaiah's time period, and not 700 years later. Thus God dealt with Peter when He was about to send him to preach to the Gentiles (Acts 10). Early Writings, 78. By that time some 11 years had already passed since his being sold by his brothers. No Joseph had no Torah. Ive seen many Christians throw a huge God you dont care about me; I am better than this; I dont desire this; Im not supposed to be here; how could You let this happen to me; You dont love me pity party, temper tantrum. Having done your best, refuse to give way to discouragement and despair. And everything happened just as he had predicted. Grace does not abound absent of our exercise of agency. There were times that Im sure Joseph thought the end of his misery was at hand. Note: [During the famine, Jacobs sons] were directed to the kings deputy, and with other applicants they came to present themselves before the ruler of the land. We like to acknowledge contributors, so if you are happy with that, please let us know who you are. (Matt. Think about the last false summit you encountered. It hasnt been an easy process, humility never is obtained easily, but I know that in the end it is good. He had then the opportunity of meeting the Chief of the nation and petition for his life. 350) He desires that we produce a harvest of righteousness. These were the parents of Moses. Hello Fred, It has been 4 years since you posted this so I wonder if this post is even going to get to you. Joseph's dreams (see Genesis 37:5-11), which clearly signified future leadership, only added to the resentment among the brothers. Click here to find out more about this unique and fun Bible study tool! know if will suffice for themodern day Pharsiees! 4 According to Freud, people are driven by repressed and unconscious longings, such as aggressive and sexual instincts . Joseph received big dreams, so big that he sounded very arrogant even to his own father. He loves every soul and does not act arbitrarily. In the providence of God we are placed in different positions to call into exercise qualities of mind calculated to develop character under a variety of circumstances. These 70 weeks are God's outline of time from 444 B.C.E. When Peter spoke of "this is what was spoken of by the prophet Joel," he was referring to the power that Joel spoke of - not the fulfillment of the prophecy. Dont get discouraged with the climb, instead celebrate the victory of what has been accomplished. This doubtless strengthened Joseph as to the certain fulfillment of his own dreams and aided him to continue enduring. 'For', he said, 'God has made me forget [ (NNI)] all my hardship and all my father's house.' (Gen 41:50-51, ESV). 3, 139. Thus we can say that Joseph was 39 years old when Jacob went to Egypt. If its a son, kill him; but if its a daughter, let her live. 17 But the midwives feared God and didnt do what the king of Egypt told them. How did Joseph ultimately believe that these particular dreams were divine revelations, despite his brothers prior rejections? Option 1: The Prophecy Was Not Fulfilled at All. Notwithstanding, 13 days at the sights of God and thirteen years at the sight of men God use Joseph (Lord Jesus) to solve the problem of Egypt. 4. For thousands of years, dreams have been the biggest wonder of scientists, philosophers, and many others. The dreams of Joseph are clearly prophetic in nature. Joseph lived for 110 years which seems like a long time to us, but was significantly shorter than the lives of his ancestors, including his father Jacob, who died at the age of 147. List of Characters, Harmony of Bible records in Jeremiahs time. But it is vital for our growth. Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 12:40-41 and Galatians 3:16-17 needs to be reconciled. Joseph began his ministry in prison at the same age. Read: Joseph's Tomb. I was successful in business and looked up to in that world. 24 Later, Joseph told his brothers, Im going to die soon, but God will certainly provide for you and bring you up from this land to the land that he promised with an oath to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 25 So Joseph made all of Israels other children make this promise: Because God is certainly going to take care of you, you are to carry my bones up from here., 26 Some time later, Joseph died at the age of 110 years, and he was embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt. One good reason why one would want to know the exact years of Josephs life and the years before and after is to understand the chronological timeline of the bible. We know Jacobs age when he went to Egypt because in Genesis 47:9 he tells Pharaoh that he was 130 years old. Since Israel spent 430 years in Egypt, that suggests they entered Egypt in about 1876 BC, and Joseph preceded Israel by about 20 years putting his arrival in Egypt about 1896 BC which would put his birth about 1913 BC. Thanks Phillip a very wise answer but dont I agree. He listened to his fathers instructions, and loved to obey God. Conflict and Courage, 72. And verse 11 says they were jealous. And all ( sun moon and 11 stars came down to Egypt to bow) would now bow to Joseph at his 33rd year. We all know that God was the one who gave Joseph his dreams, as evidenced by his life in the future as the second most-powerful man in Egypt. Joseph was faithful to his employer and did not concede to the affair. | His actions toward Mary, his fiance, revealed that he was a kind and sensitive man. Ok. Good Reply!!!!!!!!!!! In which way was the second dream different from the first dream? In time of trial, be patient. The family line and their testimonies of God were passed d own by word of mouth. Study Help: Selected Messages, Book 2, 96100. It is not possible to deduce the exact amount of time that Joseph spent in prison, since the text doesn't provide us with any clues that concern the length of time he served Potiphar. Anyway, without boring those who are not interested in all this, it is interesting to note that the only son of Jacob (12 tribes) who has number of years ascribed to them, is Joseph. Yet again, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him away from Judea. The Lord works in His own way, and according to His own devising. There, the favourite son learned hardship and faced undeserved punishment. Genesis 37:8 says his brothers hated him for these dreams. Exercise faith, even though the trials are severe. and I will fulfill my intention'" (Isaiah 46:9-10). Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and then Joseph: here are Josephs timeline and family tree in multiple languages. Do you wish you had responded that way? Amram was born in Egypt and married his aunt Jochebed the daughter of Levi. Joseph was 33 years old when all his brothers and his Father Israel with all his step Mothers came to Egypt and bowed to him. He cherishes the seasons and times in which He allow s us go through preparation. For me, the biggest lesson that Gods been working on in my life is humility. So there was 13 years from the time of the dream to the rise in power and another 10 or so years before the fulfillment of Joseph's dreams. The rest of Josephs story is the fulfillment of the dream that he had as a youth. Two years of amnesia? When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. Thus, He will remain faithful even when we fail (2 Timothy 2:13). Every prayer offered to Him in sincerity and faith will be answered. Joseph became the apple of his father's eye and the recipient of the famous multicoat-a gift from his father, provoking great jealousy on the part of his brothers. Let the 7 years of plenty be the old testement scriptures that have been stored Up, and the 7 years of famine be the New Testament scriptures eating up the old and never being satisfied. Surely this was his ticket. Like Joseph, we need to wait on the Lord through thick and thin before we see what He is doing! Joseph . And Joseph life story was a picture of Our LORD JESUS ! Now for Potiphar to promote a slave, and make him an overseer of his house, was not in a matter of months ? Its upon such premise that such knowledge conveys invaluable lessons on growing in our abilities/gift/talents even when Gods might be on ones life. When that occurs we need to make the transition well. Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams suggests that dreams represent unconscious desires, thoughts, wish fulfillment, and motivations. 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