ABOUT JOSEPH
- He was the eleventh son of Jacob and first biological Son of Rachael.
- His name means "Increase or Add to".
- He was the beloved son of his father, from his beloved Wife Rachael.
LESSONS
- Joseph was both loved and hated (Gen. 37:3, 4;). Jacob loved him but his brothers hated him.
- Joseph had to endure unpleasant circumstances.
- His ten brother hated him.
- He was sold into slavery
- He was wrongfully accused and cast into prison.
- Forced to live in a foreign country against his will.
- Joseph maintained his purity (Gen. 39:7-14)
- Joseph was blessed immensely (Gen. 39:2; 21:23; 49:22-26).
- Joseph was willing to forgive those who sinned against him (Gen. 45:5, 50:17).
- Joseph was able to turn prison into Palace (Gen. 45:5-8).
- Joseph showed tremendous faith in what the Lord said (Gen.50:24; 25)
ABOUT BENJAMIN
- Twelfth son of Jacob.
- Second son of Rachael.
- Originally his name was 'BENONI' - Son of my sorrows but his father called him 'BENJAMIN' - Son of my right hand or Son of righteousness
- His mother (Rachael) died at his birth. (Gen.35:16-21)
LESSONS
- Do not put your sorrows on your children, they did not choose to be born.
CONCLUSION
- Reuben - behold a son is born to us
- Simeon - listen or God hears
- Levi - attached
- Judah - Praise God
- Dan - Judge
- Napthali - My Struggles
- Gad - Good Fortune
- Asher - happiness
- Issachar - Reward
- Zebulun - Dwelling or Habitation
- Joseph - Add or Increase
- Benjamin - Son of righteousness or My right hand.
Behold a son is born to us, one who listens, he is attached to us, praise God, He judges my struggles thus good fortune, happiness and reward awaits us in his habitation since he has added to us Sons of righteousness.
