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27.05.2025 – Genesis Chapter 41 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS

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📅 May 27, 2025

📖 DAILY BIBLE READING

✨ Genesis 41 –Wisdom and Provision in Times of Plenty and Famine

🌍 Joseph’s Interpretation of Pharaoh’s Dreams and His Rise to Save Egypt

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📜 Bible Text – Genesis 41 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.

2 And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.

3 And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.

4 And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.

5 And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.

6 And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

7 And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.

8 And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

9 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:

10 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:

11 And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

12 And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

13 And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

14 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.

15 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.

16 And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

17 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:

18 And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:

19 And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:

20 And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:

21 And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.

22 And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:

23 And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:

24 And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.

25 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

26 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

27 And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.

28 This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.

29 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;

31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.

32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.

36 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.

37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

45 And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

46 And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

47 And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

48 And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.

49 And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.

50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.

51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.

52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

53 And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

54 And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

55 And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.

56 And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.

57 And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.

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🔵 Introduction

Genesis 41 shows how God uses Joseph’s gifts and obedience to save not only Egypt but neighboring nations in times of need. This chapter combines dream interpretation, divine guidance, and responsible foresight.

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🟡 Commentary

1.Pharaoh’s Dreams and Human Failure (vv. 1–8)
– Pharaoh’s repeated dreams defy the wisdom of Egypt’s magicians, highlighting human limitations.
– The rulers’ inability points to the necessity of divine revelation.

2.Joseph’s Testimony and Trust in God (vv. 9–14)
– Only the former cupbearer remembers Joseph and recommends him.
– Joseph attributes his gift clearly to God: “God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”

3.Interpretation and God’s Plan (vv. 15–32)
– The dreams are interpreted: seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
– The dream’s repetition underscores the certainty and urgency of God’s purpose.

4.Practical Implementation and Administration (vv. 33–36)
– Pharaoh charges Joseph with organizing a national food reserve.
– Key principles: central storage, fair distribution, and long-term planning.

5.Joseph’s Rise and Authority (vv. 37–45)
– Pharaoh recognizes Joseph’s wisdom as “the Spirit of God” at work.
– Joseph’s title “Father of the Land” symbolizes his role as protector and provider.

6.Fulfillment and Aftermath (vv. 46–57)
– Joseph, at thirty, begins his high office.
– The seven years of plenty are used to amass immense reserves.
– The subsequent famine validates Joseph’s foresight, making Egypt a refuge for many nations.

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🟢 Summary

God reveals Egypt’s future in Pharaoh’s dreams. While the mighty fail, Joseph—the once-imprisoned Hebrew—becomes the trusted channel of divine wisdom. His strategic reserves stave off economic collapse during famine, preserving countless lives.

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🔴 Application for Today

  • Seek God’s guidance: In problems beyond human expertise, God opens paths through prayer and faithful witness.

  • Plan responsibly: Financial, social, and environmental foresight can mitigate crises.

  • Embrace humility and obedience: Joseph’s success rests not on self-effort but on obedience to God.

  • Serve others: Those who leverage God’s wisdom provide security and hope to their communities.

May Joseph’s example inspire us to heed God’s voice daily, to plan wisely, and to serve selflessly.

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📆 May 25 – 31, 2025

📆 WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

📖 Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 7

✨ The Flood

📖 Read online here

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🔵 Introduction

In a world once of paradisiacal beauty, deep corruption reigned: idolatry, violence, and moral decay had driven out trust in the Creator. When God saw that “every intent of the thoughts of [people’s] hearts was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5), He announced a worldwide judgment by water—and at the same time provided a means of rescue: Noah’s Ark.

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🟡 Commentary

1.The Earth’s Fatal Condition

    • Corrupted by idolatry and self-deification

    • Adultery, violence, and licentiousness: violations of God’s order for life

2.Noah’s Commission and Preparation

    • 120 years of Ark-building as a living warning

    • Preaching repentance and extending an invitation to salvation

3.God’s Deliverance for Noah and His Family

    • The Ark as a sign of divine grace and obedience

    • The closing of the door: the end of all opportunity for repentance

4.The Day of Judgment in the Flood

    • The bursting of the subterranean springs and the opening of the heavens

    • Destruction of the unrepentant; preservation of the righteous

5.A Type of the Final Judgment

    • Parallels between Noah’s day and the last days (Matt. 24:38–39; 2 Pet. 3)

    • God’s warning and invitation remain in effect until Christ’s return

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🟢 Summary

The pre-Flood generation abused God’s gifts and life itself, denied Him, and forged their own destruction in sin. God revealed His judgment to Noah, yet at the same time offered rescue to him and his family through the Ark. Those who heeded God’s call were saved; those who persisted in rebellion were swept away in judgment. The Flood displays both God’s holy justice and His merciful deliverance for all who believe and obey.

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🔴 Message for Us Today

  • Watchfulness and Repentance: As in Noah’s day, our hearts can easily be seized by selfishness and excess. God’s warning calls us to turn from sin and live holy lives.

  • Obedience as Deliverance: Those who heed God’s voice and walk in His ways find rescue—not by their own merit, but by His grace.

  • Eschatological Parallel: The Flood is a sobering picture of Christ’s coming judgment. Let us prepare by living in faith, shunning sin, and sharing the saving message with others.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/27-05-2025-genesis-chapter-41-believe-his-prophets/

Lesson 9.In the Psalms: Part 2 | 9.2 Hope Amid Turmoil | ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS | LIVING FAITH

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⛪ Lesson 9: In the Psalms, Part 2

📘 9.2 Hope Amid Turmoil
✨ The Unmoved Throne over a Storm-Tossed World

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🟦 Introduction

In a world dominated by crises, conflicts, and catastrophic headlines, we long for stability and hope. Biblical prophecy reveals that this earth—as we know it—will one day undergo a complete “reset”: the fallen realms of sin and suffering will collapse, and God Himself will create a new heaven and a new earth (Rev 22:1). Until then, we walk through days of upheaval and confusion. But how can we stand firm in faith when everything around us seems to be falling apart?

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📖 Bible Study

  1. Jeremiah 4:23–26

“I looked at the land, and there was nothing but chaos; and at the heavens, and their light was gone. I looked at the mountains, and they trembled, and all the hills moved to and fro. I looked, and there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens had fled.”

Jeremiah paints a scene in which even the foundations of creation—sky, earth, and mountains—quiver. This vision points not only to spiritual but also to physical upheavals: the world as we know it will pass away before God’s new work begins.

  1. Daniel 7
    In this vision Daniel sees “a stormy sea” (Dan 7:2) from which hordes of nations and kingdoms arise only to fall again. None can solve humanity’s deep-seated problems, yet the chapter announces an eternal kingdom whose throne is “unshakable” (cf. Ezek 1:26).

  2. Psalm 46:7–8

“The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

Here we hear God’s voice like thunder bringing earthly kingdoms to ruin, while at the same time He promises that He Himself is our unshakable refuge.

  1. Matthew 24
    Jesus Himself warns that the end times will be marked by growing chaos. But these signs are not random disasters—they are signposts pointing to His return.

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📖 Answers to the Questions

📌 Question 1: Read Jeremiah 4:23–26. What do these verses tell us about the fate of this world—at least until there is “a new heaven and a new earth” (Rev 22:1)?

These verses paint a picture of total devastation: no sun, no stars, no people, no birds—creation itself is affected. We learn that God’s judgment touches the material world, not just the spiritual. The old earth must be purified from the stain of sin before it can be transformed into something new. Until then, we live in the prologue to God’s ultimate “reset.”

📌 Question 2: Our world undeniably seems chaotic and out of control. How should Daniel 7’s prophecy help us recognize that, ultimately, all will be well for us if we remain faithful to God?

Daniel 7 shows that human empires rise from the turbulent sea of history like wild beasts and then fall again. Yet above them all sits the immutable kingdom of God. If we seek our citizenship not in these fleeting kingdoms (Phil 3:20) but in that eternal realm, we can stand firm even in the storm. God’s throne and sovereignty secure us: despite all political and social upheavals, our destiny is safe in His hands.

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✨ Spiritual Principles

  • God’s judgment encompasses all creation. The physical world will be remade (Jer 4:23–26).

  • Imperial kingdoms are transient. Their rise and fall serve God’s grand plan (Dan 7).

  • God’s throne is unshakeable. He is our stronghold amid chaos (Ps 46; Ezek 1:26).

  • We are citizens of heaven. Our true home is not this world but God’s eternal kingdom (Phil 3:20).

  • End-time signs call us to watchfulness. Jesus expects our faithful endurance until He returns (Matt 24).

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🧩 Application in Daily Life

  • Be a peacemaker: Where conflict rages, show love and forgiveness—a foretaste of God’s new Jerusalem.

  • Cultivate heavenly priorities: Invest your time in prayer, Scripture, and acts of kindness, not in earthly power struggles.

  • Trust God’s timing: When circumstances tremble, remember His firm promises.

  • Encourage others: Speak of God’s eternal reign so that hope does not die even in hard times.

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✅ Conclusion

Biblical prophecy captivates us not merely with symbols but with the assurance that—no matter how fiercely the world plunges into chaos—God’s plan will inexorably reach its fulfillment. We are invited now to live as citizens of His kingdom, unshaken by the world’s tremors and shining as beacons of hope.

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💭 Thought of the Day

“Though nations rage and kingdoms totter, God’s throne remains unshaken.”

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🎨 Illustration – “Lighthouse in the Storm: Hope Above the Waves”

The city of Metroville quaked under a relentless roar of storm-tossed waves and political tremors. On the coast stood an ancient lighthouse, silent witness to a time when no one yet foresaw how fierce the chaos would become. In the midst of this global tumult lived Anna, a furniture designer and daughter of a fishing family rooted at the harbor for generations. As the first genuine disaster alarms sounded, she sat in her studio, feeling the floorboards tremble: distant conflicts had stalled supply chains, while storm surges battered the beaches.

Frightened, Anna reached for her cherished Luther Bible—its pages worn by countless hands in her living room. She opened Psalm 46 and read, “The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice—the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” A strange relief washed over her. The salt spray on the windows sounded as if the waves themselves were echoing psalm verses.

That evening her brother David returned from the coast guard with tales of colleagues’ boats struggling in the surf. He told her of Daniel’s vision of the stormy sea and the successive kingdoms that rose and fell like wild beasts. Yet above them all sat an unshakeable realm, David insisted. Anna felt her heart lighten: they were not prisoners of a sinking ship but citizens of an imperishable kingdom.

When the hurricane finally struck the town, neighbors and siblings huddled in Anna’s basement. The floodwaters pounded the walls for hours, yet the foundation held firm. Anna whispered psalms as David distributed supplies and calmed those around him. When the wind subsided, the silence was almost deafening. Venturing outside, they found streets turned into broken waterways—but their home stood firm, a miracle amid the ruins.

In the days of rebuilding, young and old gathered in the nearly intact church at the market square. Pastor Jonas led them through Jeremiah 4, where sky, earth, and mountains collapse until only God’s purifying judgment and renewing grace remain. They learned that the old paradise must first be destroyed before God creates the new. They heard of Matthew 24, which warns that end-time signs don’t bewilder us but prepare us for Christ’s return.

Anna changed her design style: instead of luxury furniture, she drafted provisional shelters to ease suffering. David not only patrolled the coast but stood watch over flood-threatened shores. Pastor Jonas organized prayer vigils where people laid out their hopes and fears before God. Day by day, the heavenly principle showed itself true—that forgiveness and compassion are stronger than any natural disaster or human tyranny.

A year later, in the soft light of dawn, Anna, David, and Jonas stood by a new monument at the harbor: a modern lighthouse of glass-reinforced concrete bearing the inscription, “God rules the sea, yet He carries us through the storm.” Anna’s tears were not of fear but of gratitude. She now knew: even if the world continues to rage and kingdoms totter, God’s throne stands firm. His light guides through every darkness. And one day, when the great reset comes, He will transform this earth into the new heaven and new earth for which they all longed. Until then, their shared faith shone brighter than any storm surge, leading them unwaveringly into the morning light.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-9-in-the-psalms-part-2-9-2-hope-amid-turmoil-allusions-images-symbols-living-faith/

26.05.2025 – Genesis Chapter 40 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS

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📅 May 26, 2025

📖 DAILY BIBLE READING

✨ Genesis 40 –Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison

🌍 God’s Guidance Even in Apparent Oblivion

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📜 Bible Text – Genesis 40 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.

2 And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

3 And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

4 And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

5 And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.

6 And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad.

7 And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?

8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.

9 And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;

10 And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:

11 And Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.

12 And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:

13 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh’s cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler.

14 But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:

15 For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

16 When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head:

17 And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head.

18 And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:

19 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee.

20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.

21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:

22 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.

23 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

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🔵 Introduction

In Genesis 40 we find Joseph again in an Egyptian prison—this time serving as interpreter of dreams for two high-ranking officials. Though unjustly imprisoned, Joseph uses his God-given gift to offer hope and insight. These episodes teach us that God’s talents operate even in our darkest valleys, and human forgetfulness can never derail His sovereign plan.

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🟡 Commentary

  1. Contrast of Guilt and Grace (vv. 1–4)

    • The cupbearer and baker fall into sin and are imprisoned.

    • Joseph, though also confined, is elevated to serve and advise—showing that God’s favor does not depend on human merit.

  2. Divine Revelation through Dreams (vv. 5–8)

    • Both officials dream on the same night, yet have no one to interpret.

    • Joseph humbly credits God: “Interpretation belongs to God,” inviting them to share their dreams.

  3. Interpretation of the Vinedresser (vv. 9–14)

    • Three branches represent three days until the cupbearer’s restoration.

    • Joseph not only delivers the promise but pleads for advocacy—trusting in God’s justice and mercy.

  4. Interpretation of the Baker’s Basket (vv. 16–19)

    • Three baskets symbolize three days until the baker’s execution.

    • The accuracy of Joseph’s word is confirmed by events in vv. 20–22.

  5. Human Forgetting vs. God’s Plan (v. 23)

    • Despite his deliverance, the cupbearer forgets Joseph.

    • Yet human neglect cannot thwart God’s timing—Joseph remains under God’s care.

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🟢 Summary

Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s cupbearer’s and baker’s dreams: one is restored, the other executed after three days. Though the cupbearer forgets Joseph, the narrative highlights that God’s revelations are true and His grace endures, even when people overlook us.

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🔴 Message for Today

  • God Works in Hard Places: Even in adversity, God equips us to serve others.

  • Humble Trust in God’s Wisdom: Seek and honor God’s guidance, acknowledging it comes from Him alone.

  • Patience with God’s Timing: Human forgetfulness should not discourage us—God’s plan is sure.

  • Intercede for One Another: Like Joseph’s plea, we too can advocate for each other, trusting God to act.

May we remember that in every situation, God is at work, using our gifts to bring hope and light—regardless of whether the world notices.

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📆 May 25 – 31, 2025

📆 WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

📖 Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 7

✨ The Flood

📖 Read online here

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🔵 Introduction

In a world once of paradisiacal beauty, deep corruption reigned: idolatry, violence, and moral decay had driven out trust in the Creator. When God saw that “every intent of the thoughts of [people’s] hearts was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5), He announced a worldwide judgment by water—and at the same time provided a means of rescue: Noah’s Ark.

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🟡 Commentary

1.The Earth’s Fatal Condition

    • Corrupted by idolatry and self-deification

    • Adultery, violence, and licentiousness: violations of God’s order for life

2.Noah’s Commission and Preparation

    • 120 years of Ark-building as a living warning

    • Preaching repentance and extending an invitation to salvation

3.God’s Deliverance for Noah and His Family

    • The Ark as a sign of divine grace and obedience

    • The closing of the door: the end of all opportunity for repentance

4.The Day of Judgment in the Flood

    • The bursting of the subterranean springs and the opening of the heavens

    • Destruction of the unrepentant; preservation of the righteous

5.A Type of the Final Judgment

    • Parallels between Noah’s day and the last days (Matt. 24:38–39; 2 Pet. 3)

    • God’s warning and invitation remain in effect until Christ’s return

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🟢 Summary

The pre-Flood generation abused God’s gifts and life itself, denied Him, and forged their own destruction in sin. God revealed His judgment to Noah, yet at the same time offered rescue to him and his family through the Ark. Those who heeded God’s call were saved; those who persisted in rebellion were swept away in judgment. The Flood displays both God’s holy justice and His merciful deliverance for all who believe and obey.

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🔴 Message for Us Today

  • Watchfulness and Repentance: As in Noah’s day, our hearts can easily be seized by selfishness and excess. God’s warning calls us to turn from sin and live holy lives.

  • Obedience as Deliverance: Those who heed God’s voice and walk in His ways find rescue—not by their own merit, but by His grace.

  • Eschatological Parallel: The Flood is a sobering picture of Christ’s coming judgment. Let us prepare by living in faith, shunning sin, and sharing the saving message with others.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/26-05-2025-genesis-chapter-40-believe-his-prophets/

Lesson 9.In the Psalms: Part 2 | 9.1 A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble | ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS | LIVING FAITH

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📘 Lesson 9: In the Psalms, Part 2

9.1 A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble
God Our Rock and Refuge – Confidence in Crisis and the End Times

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🟦 Introduction

In the 21st century, amid global crises, political upheavals, and personal struggles, the ancient voice of the Psalm rings louder than ever. Psalm 46 invites us to stand firm in the world’s clamor and experience God’s unshakeable presence. It speaks not only to our life’s difficulties but also extends into end-time visions where even heaven and earth tremble.

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📖 Bible Study

We read Psalm 46 verse by verse:

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
– God is our go-to when we are about to collapse.

“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way…”
– Even if life’s foundations shake, God remains our security.

“…though the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
– Images evoking end-time judgments (Rev. 6:14; 2 Pet. 3:12).

“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
– His name recalls His omnipotence and faithfulness.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
– An invitation to pause and see His hand in our story.

“He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
– A glimpse of God’s final victory and the new heaven and new earth (Rev. 22:1).

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📖 Answers to the Questions

📌 Question 1: Read Psalm 46. What message of hope do we draw from it, both amid present life struggles and regarding what we know of the end-time conflict over the earth?

  • Here & Now: Even if all the foundations of our world collapse, God remains our steady anchor. His presence gives us peace (“Be still”) in the storm.

  • In the End Times: The tremors and disasters are but forerunners of God’s great “reset,” when the old order falls and the new heaven and new earth rise (Rev. 6:14; 2 Pet. 3:12).

📌 Question 2: No matter how badly things go in this world (and we know they will worsen): what hope should we draw from knowing God’s goodness, power, and nature (think of the cross)?

  • Goodness: His love led Jesus to the cross. There compassion and salvation meet even in suffering and sin.

  • Power: Nothing can thwart God’s plan. He stills seas, topples kingdoms, and makes us co-regents.

  • Nature: God is unchanging. He was, is, and will always be our refuge—in every emotional tremor and political upheaval.

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✨ Spiritual Principles

  1. God remains the same amid change.

  2. End-time judgment and salvation go hand in hand.

  3. Christ is our sole foundation and the cup of our salvation.

  4. We are called to reflect God’s light in word and deed.

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🧩 Application for Daily Life

  • Begin with stillness: Start your day with Psalm 46:10 (“Be still…”), seeking God’s presence.

  • Practice compassion: Build a habit of helping someone daily—prayer, a kind message, or a small gift.

  • Foster community: Join a small group to discuss end-time themes and encourage one another.

  • Share hope casually: Offer a quick testimony on the subway, a hopeful social media post, or a warm smile to a stranger.

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✅ Conclusion

Psalm 46 gives us calm assurance in distress that our God reigns above all. His promises carry us through personal tremors and global end-time upheavals. Remembering His cross—the perfect revelation of His goodness and power—empowers us to go on and shine His light into the world.

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💭 Thought of the Day

“When the world trembles, cast your fears into the stream of God’s presence and become a lighthouse amid the storm.”

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🎨 Illustration – “In Life’s Storm – Refuge on the Rock of God”

It was a Monday morning in 2029 when Anna rode the subway on her way to her first shift as a hospital chaplain. Outside, gray clouds pressed flat against the train’s windows, and a low rumble heralded an approaching storm. Suddenly the lights flickered, and the tunnel rattled so violently that her fellow passengers gasped in fear. Yet while many hands groped for handrails, Anna remained strangely calm. In her heart echoed an old psalm verse: “Though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, we will not fear, for God is our refuge.”

At the hospital she found chaos: anxious nurses rushing, corridors lined with beds, the steady beeping of monitors. An earthquake had shaken the building’s foundation, damaged utility shafts, and the city suffered blackouts and panic. As Anna hurried through the halls, she placed a hand on the shoulder of a young mother whose newborn had tumbled from its bassinet. In a gentle voice she said, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Though the world trembled outside, a tiny spark of hope flickered in the woman’s eyes.

By afternoon, whispers in the cafeteria spoke of more quakes worldwide, political unrest, and supply breakdowns. Some colleagues spoke in resigned tones of apocalyptic scenarios, recalling visions where “the heavens recede like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island is removed from its place” (Rev. 6:14). But Anna thought again of that same psalm: God’s sovereign rule stands above all, and even now, amid this chaos, He is paving the way for His final victory and the promise of a new heaven and a new earth.

Shortly before her shift ended, she walked home through a city that seemed deserted. Fallen market stalls lay scattered, sheets of rain whipped the streets. She pulled her coat tighter and began to pray the Lord’s Prayer quietly—not only for herself but for everyone around her. Then she spotted a homeless man huddled in a doorway. His breath misted in the cold air, his eyes vacant. Without hesitation, she offered him a warm cup of tea from her thermos and wrapped a blanket around his shoulders. He drank gratefully as Anna gently squeezed his hand and whispered, “God is our refuge and strength.” In that simple act she felt God’s goodness come alive—a foretaste of the heavenly realm where suffering will be no more.

When she arrived home, she sat by the window, watching the flickering streetlamps, and opened her journal. She wrote, “The more the world shakes, the more I see how dependent we are on the Rock that never moves: Jesus on the cross. There God’s goodness and power are perfectly revealed. Not in promised world peace or unshakable politics, but in the Savior’s sacrifice do we find our unbreakable refuge.” Then she bowed her head in prayer, thanking God for the day when—even amid earthquakes, panic, and human crisis—she could witness His presence and strength.

As she lay down to sleep, she felt no tremor in the earth, only a quiet heartbeat of confidence within: Tomorrow another storm will surely come. But tomorrow she will rise again and live out the psalm’s words—anchored in the knowledge that God’s promises hold true, here and for eternity.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-9-in-the-psalms-part-2-9-1-a-very-present-help-in-the-time-of-trouble-allusions-images-symbols-living-faith/

25.05.2025 – Genesis Chapter 39 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS

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📅 May 25, 2025

📖 DAILY BIBLE READING

✨ Genesis 39 – Joseph’s Integrity and God’s Upholding

🌍  Service, Temptation, and Testing in Potiphar’s House

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📜 Bible Text – Genesis 39 (KJV)

1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.

2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.

6 And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.

7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:

15 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

23 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because theLord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.

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🔵 Introduction

This chapter shows how Joseph, despite hardship—slavery, false accusation, and imprisonment—experienced God’s constant presence and guidance. His exemplary service, his steadfastness in temptation, and his unwavering trust in God demonstrate how blessing flows through faithful obedience.

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🟡 Commentary

  1. God’s Blessing in Service (vv. 2–6)

    • Situation: Joseph is placed in charge of Potiphar’s household and experiences God’s blessing in every task.

    • Meaning: When God is with us, He grants success and favor in our work, regardless of our position.

  2. Temptation to Unchastity (vv. 7–12)

    • Situation: Potiphar’s wife daily tempts Joseph to sin with her.

    • Joseph’s Response: A firm refusal, out of loyalty to his master and reverence for God.

    • Lesson: Integrity guards against compromise; the fear of God serves as an inner compass.

  3. False Accusation and Imprisonment (vv. 13–20)

    • Situation: Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph, leading to his imprisonment.

    • Conflict: Injustice strikes the righteous—a recurring theme for biblical heroes of faith.

  4. God’s Preservation in Prison (vv. 21–23)

    • Situation: Even in prison, Joseph is blessed; the warden entrusts all prisoners to him.

    • Conclusion: God’s presence is evident not only in success but especially in trials.

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🟢 Summary

Joseph experiences God’s blessing in Potiphar’s house, remains faithful under severe temptation, and is wrongly imprisoned. Yet there too God’s hand is at work, granting him favor with the prison warden. God’s faithfulness accompanies the believer through every season—both in rise and in fall.

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🔴 Message for Us Today

  • God Sustains Faithful Servants: Whether at work, at home, or in ministry—those who trust God will not be forsaken, even in adverse circumstances.

  • Integrity Pays Off: A life guided by reverence for God and moral clarity prevents regrets over compromised decisions.

  • Trials as a Stage for God’s Work: God’s faithfulness shines not only in success but often most brightly in crises and suffering.

➡ Practical Application:

  • Evaluate every decision by whether it honors God, not by immediate pleasure or gain.

  • Trust in God’s care during difficult seasons and look for opportunities to share His faithfulness with others.

  • Pray like Joseph—for wisdom, steadfastness, and the assurance that God works all things for good (Romans 8:28).

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📆 May 25 – 31, 2025

📆 WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

📖 Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 7

✨ The Flood

📖 Read online here

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🔵 Introduction

In a world once of paradisiacal beauty, deep corruption reigned: idolatry, violence, and moral decay had driven out trust in the Creator. When God saw that “every intent of the thoughts of [people’s] hearts was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5), He announced a worldwide judgment by water—and at the same time provided a means of rescue: Noah’s Ark.

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🟡 Commentary

1.The Earth’s Fatal Condition

    • Corrupted by idolatry and self-deification

    • Adultery, violence, and licentiousness: violations of God’s order for life

2.Noah’s Commission and Preparation

    • 120 years of Ark-building as a living warning

    • Preaching repentance and extending an invitation to salvation

3.God’s Deliverance for Noah and His Family

    • The Ark as a sign of divine grace and obedience

    • The closing of the door: the end of all opportunity for repentance

4.The Day of Judgment in the Flood

    • The bursting of the subterranean springs and the opening of the heavens

    • Destruction of the unrepentant; preservation of the righteous

5.A Type of the Final Judgment

    • Parallels between Noah’s day and the last days (Matt. 24:38–39; 2 Pet. 3)

    • God’s warning and invitation remain in effect until Christ’s return

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🟢 Summary

The pre-Flood generation abused God’s gifts and life itself, denied Him, and forged their own destruction in sin. God revealed His judgment to Noah, yet at the same time offered rescue to him and his family through the Ark. Those who heeded God’s call were saved; those who persisted in rebellion were swept away in judgment. The Flood displays both God’s holy justice and His merciful deliverance for all who believe and obey.

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🔴 Message for Us Today

  • Watchfulness and Repentance: As in Noah’s day, our hearts can easily be seized by selfishness and excess. God’s warning calls us to turn from sin and live holy lives.

  • Obedience as Deliverance: Those who heed God’s voice and walk in His ways find rescue—not by their own merit, but by His grace.

  • Eschatological Parallel: The Flood is a sobering picture of Christ’s coming judgment. Let us prepare by living in faith, shunning sin, and sharing the saving message with others.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/25-05-2025-genesis-chapter-39-believe-his-prophets/

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