Sunday, August 19, 2012

+DEV+ Jesus: Revealer of Secrets

Date: August 19, 2012 11:39 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Jesus: Revealer of Secrets

Jesus: Revealer of Secrets

"Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard... you can interpret it.' 'I cannot do it,' Joseph replied..., 'but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.'"  (Genesis 41:15-16)
Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:1-33

Joseph had interpreted his own dreams of ruling over his brothers, as well as correctly interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and baker. He also was able, by God's power, to interpret the dreams of the ruler of Egypt. Egypt is a picture of this world's evil system. The Egyptians were pagan idolaters. God, through Joseph, revealed to them the secret of what His plans were.

Jesus Christ is the greatest revealer of secrets who ever lived. He came to reveal the one, true God to a world of pagan idolaters. To the men walking on the road to Emmaus after His resurrection, Jesus "explained to them what was said in all the [Old Testament] Scriptures concerning himself" (Luke 24:27). In Matthew 24, Jesus gave His disciples a glimpse into future things, including the destruction of Jerusalem, which was to actually occur in 70 A.D. Most importantly, Jesus revealed Himself to be the Savior of mankind. He continues to reveal Himself by His Spirit, as people like you and me are added daily to His kingdom.

Insight:
It Should Occur To Us In This Chapter, Indeed In The Entire Bible, That Our Great And Omniscient God Is In Absolute Control Of The Future.

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