And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. Acts 7:22. Moses supposed that his education in the wisdom of Egypt had fully qualified him to lead Israel from bondage.
The Right Choice
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Hebrews 11:24,
He was Like Christ
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: but his bow abode in strength. Genesis 49:23, 24. The life of Joseph illustrates the life of Christ. It was envy that moved the brothers of Joseph
All in God’s Plan
The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Job 28:28. Joseph’s checkered life was not an accident; it was ordered of Providence. But how was he enabled to make such a record of
Always the Same
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 22:29. From the dungeon Joseph was exalted to be ruler over all the land of Egypt. It was a
A Blessed Partnership
And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man…. And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. Genesis 39:2, 3. Arriving
God Protects His Own
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Psalm 105:14, 15. It is by close, testing trials that God disciplines His servants.