The Worlds Longest Funeral Procession Context Genesis 50
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The World’s Longest Funeral Procession Context: Genesis 50: 14 -26 Joseph didn’t want his bones left in Egypt. He knew they would be leaving, and his bones were going as well! His coffin was put in Egypt (v. 26). Moses took Joseph’s bones (Ex. 13: 19). Now the “funeral procession” begins ….
Great Sea (Mediterranean) Canaan N um Jo ber sh s 1 ua 4 : 24 33 : 3 -34 2 ; Nile Delta Route of the Exodus Sinai Peninsula Egypt Mt. Sinai Red Sea
The World’s Longest Funeral Procession Context: Genesis 50: 14 -26 When we think of Joseph, what do we remember? • Courage before Potiphar’s wife? • Patience in prison? • Forgiveness of his brothers? How God remembers Joseph (Heb. 11: 22)!
The World’s Longest Funeral Procession We Learn Something About Faith Hebrews 11: 22 Faith defined: Hebrews 11: 1 Faith acquired: Romans 10: 17 Joseph would have known of the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob! Genesis 15: 13 -16 Joseph spoke in faith concerning his bones!
The World’s Longest Funeral Procession We Learn Something About Faith What Can We Learn? Do you believe the Lord will return? If yes, are we acting on our faith? Are we preparing? Just like Joseph, we have to prepare BEFORE we die! II Corinthians 6: 2
The World’s Longest Funeral Procession We Learn Something About Encouragement “We can make it … Joseph’s bones aren’t staying in Egypt!” Joseph’s bones were a continual reminder of their goal of Canaan as the people wandered.
The World’s Longest Funeral Procession We Learn Something About Encouragement Think of how our words/deeds can encourage others (Rev. 14: 13). Colossians 3: 17; I Peter 4: 11 We can have an impact on others today! Abel (Heb. 11: 4) Fathers/Mothers; Brothers/Sisters; Christ!
“What Must I Do To Be Saved? ” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10: 17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8: 24) Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13: 3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10: 10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3: 21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8: 22), Confess (I Jn. 1: 9), Pray (Acts 8: 22)
