Joseph Goes to Egypt Genesis 37 Spiritual understanding

Joseph Goes to Egypt Genesis 37

“Spiritual understanding rarely comes from a lecture. Spiritually, the classroom of faith becomes less like a lecture hall and more like a fitness center. Students do not get stronger by watching someone else do the exercises. As students learn and then participate, their spiritual strength increases. Invite students to teach and to share; encourage them to act in faith and to report on what they are learning. ” (Elder Neal L Anderson, 28 February 2014 Evenimg with a General Authority).

Jealousy Ever been jealous of a sibling or close friend receiving an important award; was selected for an athletic team, band, orchestra, or choir; or performed the best in his or her class on an exam?

“Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be loyal to them. Have a genuine concern for your brothers and sisters. Help carry their load” (“To the ‘Youth of the Noble Birthright, ’” Ensign, May 1986, 43).

The Dreams Genesis 37: 5– 11 Let’s draw it Sheaves are bundles of wheat. To make obeisance means to bow down before a superior to show deep respect. To rebuke is to correct or reprimand. To observe, in this context, means to consider and reflect.

Joseph’s life was a similitude of Christ’s • Work with a partner Look for: • Read Genesis 37: 3 -4, 18, 23 -29 • “For God so loved the world…” • Conspiracy • Removing of a coat • Look for 5+ symbols of the Savior • An empty tomb • “I thirst” • The Bread of Life • Christmas • Selling out • Judas Iscariot

Jealousy What sins did the hatred and jealousy of Joseph’s brothers lead them to commit? (WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE HERE? ) • What have you seen hatred and envy lead people to do in our day? • When others have possessions, talents, or attention that we would like to have, how can we avoid feelings of hatred and envy toward them?

Jealousy “Brothers and sisters, there are going to be times in our lives when someone else gets an unexpected blessing or receives some special recognition. May I plead with us not to be hurt—and certainly not to feel envious—when good fortune comes to another person? We are not diminished when someone else is added upon. … “Furthermore, envy is a mistake that just keeps on giving. Obviously we suffer a little when some misfortune befalls us, but envy requires us to suffer all good fortune that befalls everyonewe know! What a bright prospect that is—downing another quart of pickle juice every time anyone around you has a happy moment!” (“The Laborers in the Vineyard, ” Ensign, May 2012, 31– 32).

L. Tom Perry will tell the story for us APRIL 1978 GENERAL CONFERENCE ELDER PERRY WAS AN ASSISTANT TO THE TWELVE AT THE TIME

• Play “Joseph of Egypt-Vision” [8: 42] https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=k. DWsf. D 077 d. E

Joseph Goes to Egypt Genesis 37