THE KING’S BUSINESS 283 The International Sunday School Lessons By J. H. S. LESSON X I—June 15th.— J acob B efore P haraoh . —Gen. 46:28—47: G olden T ext : All things work together for good to them that love God.— Rom. 8:28. I. S ummary of C hapters 46-50. 1. The Migration . . to Egypt (46: 1-7). cob shall become Israel” (Rom. 9-11; 11: 26).
2. Beersheba —“Well of the oath.” Here on the border-land. Jacob called oh the God of the Covenant (Prov. 20:24; Ps. 37:5; 121:8). 3. God Spoke— to "Israel," but he called him "Jacob." The record names his rela tion in grace, the address his natural want of grace; or records his patriarchal, but speaks his personal name (John 10:3). “Fear not to go.” He had cause to hesi tate (12:10-20; 26:2). It was sin that led to Egypt (37:28-36), not God, ideally. Men undo God's moral will yet do his redenlp- tive will (Acts 2:23). Egypt preserved yet punished Israel (Exod. 1:12-14). III. J acob and J oseph . 1. Joseph Hears and Hastes. ■ In his chariot of state, his forerunner crying “Abrek!” Joseph appeared to his father, and thus assured him of his glory and his ability to succor. 2. The Meeting. What bliss, O Jacob, was in store for thee, and thou thoughtest all against thee! (42:36). See Luke 15:20. But there the lost was found in shame, while- here in glory. “He fell upon his neck and he wept upon his neck a good while.” Surely it was Jacob on Joseph’s shoulder. Tears, tears, tears of joyous gratitude. Strong shoulders—dutiful son —happy father. What surprises and greet ings are in store, when the “mystery is fin ished,” for them who love God, when Jesus comes in His chariot of clouds. IV. P resentation at C ourt . 1. Preparation. (1) Joseph instructs his brethren (46:31-33). Novices must be told what to say and to wear at royal recep-
2. The Register (46:8-26). Such lists are frequent in the Bible. The line of Christ must be traced from Adam through Abraham and David. The High priesthood and Levitical functions were also heredi tary and also the tribal and family land- tenure (Gen. 3:15; 17:7, 8; Gal. 3:16; Matt. 1; Luke 3; Exod. 28:1; Num. 3:5, 17-38; Joshua 14-19). ■3. Arrival and. Settlement (27-47:12). 4. Joseph’s Administration in Egypt (47:13-26). 5. Jacob Pledges Joseph (47:27-31). He died in the faith of waking in the land where his mummy now lies, unless it rose with Christ (Heb. 11:13; Matt.. 27:51-53). 6. Jacob Blesses Joseph (48:15-22). He gave him the double portion of the first born, by assigning his two sons each a tribe; the younger, the greater—God’s way, not man’s (Gen. 17:20, 21; 27:36, 37; 1 Sam. 16:11, 12; Isa. 55:8, 9; 1 Peter 2:7). 7. The Tribal Blessings (49:1-28). These tribal characteristics were realized. Verse 10 is notable. It may be read, “The scepter shall not depart from Judah . . . for ever, for Shiloh shall come and to him,” etc. This implies the passing of the scepter (as was the case) but not forever—Christ will come. 8. The Funeral Cortege (50:1-13). It was royal. All Israel and the nobles of Egypt bore him in state and laid him in Canaan. II. I srael ’ s D eparture for E gypt . 1. The New Name (32:28). “Israel,” now used, signified the triumphant return. Paul calls apostate Jews “Israel,” for “Ja
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