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Text: Genesis 45: 16-20

MEDITATION

Genesis 45:16-20

16 Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” So it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.
17 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and depart; go to the land of Canaan.
18 Bring your father and your households and come to me; I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the fat of the land.
19 Now you are commanded—do this: Take carts out of the land of Egypt for your little ones and your wives; bring your father and come.
20 Also do not be concerned about your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. Report to the Pharaoh

a. A report was presented to the Pharaoh.

b. This is not surprising. The Pharaoh would have officials who would report to him.

2. Pharaoh’s response

a. He was very favourably inclined.

b. His servants would of course be in agreement with whatever the Pharaoh felt.

3. Pharaoh’s word to Joseph

a. An official invitation was given to the whole family of Jacob to reside in Egypt.

b. They would be given the very best of the land of Egypt.

c. Carts would be provided:

i. As transport vehicles.

ii. For the wives and the children.

iii. For their aged father Jacob.

iv. For everything they may wish to bring from Canaan.

d. They were given every assurance that Egypt would welcome them.

i. This was a royal invitation.

ii. They were the family members of Joseph, the right-hand man of Pharaoh.

经文：创世记 45：16-20

沉思

《创世记 45：16-20》
16 这风声传到法老的宫里，说：“约瑟的弟兄们来了。”法老和他的臣仆都很喜欢。
17 法老对约瑟说：“你吩咐你的弟兄们说：‘你们要这样行：把驮子抬在牲口上，起身往迦南地去，
18 将你们的父亲和你们的眷属都搬到我这里来。我要把埃及地的美物赐给你们，你们也要吃这地肥美的出产。’
19 现在我吩咐你们要这样行：从埃及地带着车辆去，把你们的孩子和妻子，并你们的父亲都搬来。

20 你们眼中不要爱惜你们的家具，因为埃及全地的美物都是你们的。”

在生活里有意义地应用

1.风声传到法老的宫里

a. 有风声传到法老那里

b. 这并不稀奇，法老定会有臣子向他禀报

2. 法老的回应

a. 他对此事的反应非常优厚

b. 他的仆人必定也会同意他的感想

3. 法老对约瑟说的话

a. 他正式邀请约瑟一家人居住在埃及

b. 他们将会被给予埃及最好的东西

c. 供应他们车辆：

i. 为交通工具

ii. 给予妻子和孩子们

iii. 给予年迈的父亲雅各

iv. 承载一切他们想要从迦南带过来的物件

d. 他们有保证埃及会欢迎他们

i. 这是一个皇室的邀请

ii. 他们是约瑟，法老的宰相，的家人