The Bones of Joseph Exodus 13 19 they

The Bones of Joseph Exodus 13: 19

“they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt” (Gen. 50: 26) 1. The brain and inside organs are removed with tools 2. The body cavity is filled with myrrh, cassia, and other spices, then sown up

“they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt” (Gen. 50: 26) 3. The body is rubbed down with saltpeter or soda and laid up in natrum for several days (40) 4. The body is washed, wrapped in fine linen cloth bandages, and covered with gum resin

“they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt” (Gen. 50: 26) 5. The body is returned to the family who place it in a coffin and then in a sepulcher chamber (Herodotus, The Persian Wars, Book 2, Chap. 86 -91)

“they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt” (Gen. 50: 26)

The Bones of Joseph “And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straightly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you” (Exodus 13: 19)

The Bones of Joseph “And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in the parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of money: and they became the inheritance of the children of Joseph” (Joshua 24: 32)

The Bones of Joseph “And Jacob went down into Egypt; and he died, himself and our fathers; and they were carried over unto Shechem, and laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price in silver of the sons of Hamor in Shechem” (Acts 7: 15 -16)

The Bones of Joseph “By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones” (Hebrews 11: 22)

The Bones of Joseph “And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence” (Genesis 50: 25)

Lessons Learned • Joseph made preparations for the end of his life; the certainty of death (Eccl. 7: 2; Psa. 90: 12; 2 Cor. 5: 1; Heb. 9: 27) • Joseph, by faith, believed God will do what he says he will do and Joseph acted on it (1 Cor. 1: 9; Tit. 1: 2)

Lessons Learned • Joseph did not lose sight of God’s rest-land (Canaan) for himself and his people (Col. 3: 2; Heb. 4: 9 -11; 1 Pet. 1: 4) • Joseph hoped in God’s plan for future deliverance (2 Peter 3: 3 -13)

Lessons Learned • Joseph focused on God at the end of his life, not his Egyptian successes (Eccl. 12: 13; 1 Cor. 3: 7; 15: 9; 2 Cor. 12: 11) • Joseph involved others in his life of faith (Acts 11: 14; 16: 15, 31 -32; 18: 8)

Lessons Learned • The Israelites did not let the passing of time stifle their obedience (Heb. 10: 39) • The Israelites took great care in fulfilling this responsibility over time (1 Jn. 5: 3)

Lessons Learned • The Israelites of future generations had respect for the oaths of their ancestors (2 Tim. 1: 13) • The Israelites passed on this responsibility to future generations (Eph. 6: 4; 2 Tim. 2: 2)