The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28
Sunday School
Lesson
for
December 29.

GENERAL SURVEY With the exception Of
two lessons, our studies during the quarter have
been in portions of the history NJ Israel in
Egypt Two great leaders have bccn conspicuous,
Joseph and Moses. both the sNours Of their
people. One led ISRAEL into Egypt. the other led
Israel ont. Both manifested high qualities Of
statesmanship and showed what the race could
produce. They were men for their times they
could not have exchanged places. The work Of
each fitted into thr divine plan in advancing the
postcrity Of Abraham to its appointed destiny
FIRST LESsON.--oct. q. Joseph Sold Into
Egypt" Genesis, NNN,ii. 1896. The youngest of
Jacobs sons was sent by his father Ia learn of
the welfare ot the shepherd brothers tending the
Rocks in sclcchem. BY this kindly act he was
put in the power of those who hated him be.
cause of a fathers love. Envy prompted murder,
which was nrcitcd only to give place To bond.
age. lshmaelitisl tiadcsmcn carry him into
Egypt. The beautiful coat. dipped in the blood
of Il goat, was made to represent iilscIooi 10
the gteistrCkcn father.
SECOND LESsON.--oc,. II. "Jo.cph in pri.
son." Genesis NNNiN, 20, to NJ, lj.Thc innocent
and virtuo,is Young man falls victim 10 litcn.
tiolis womons hate. but finds favor with hiI
keeper through the mercy nt God. Appointed TO
service he proves himself Trustworthy. In his new
position he exercises his gifts which God gave
him TO interpret dream, by which fellow p,i.
sonrr is made to know his fate Scizng the op.
portunity he recitcs his history. pleads his 'nio.
cencc, and urges kindly treatment and rcinen.
brancc.
THIRD LESSON--O,t. 30. "Ioscph ENhltcd."
Genesis. Nli. 2s.49.--plaraoi brought io.epl, ont
of plision 10 interpret dream Pleased with the
young mans word and spirit he appointed him
to make ready for the famine which was mc.
Ill. .,tnI
Egypt with absolute authority over the people.
The sgnct ring was given to him for the cXccu
tion of state affairs. lie made to ride in
chariot and all the people bowed before him.
During seven years Of plenty he gathered vast
stores Of grain and laid them up in the granlrcS
Of The great cities.
FOURTH LESSON.--Oct. -. .'1oscpl aud Ills
Brcthrcn,' Genesis. Aly. 1.lj.--m the time Of
famine the OF Jacob cam" twice into Egypt
to buy corn. Our lesson describes tlici, interview
with Joseph on their second visit. At that time
he was at the height OF his power. and they
supposed he was an Egyptian prince. i;ut lie
recognized them and made himself known to
them. lie allaycd their fears which naturally
arose on considering their evil conduct and AZ
suird them that God had ordcred Tor the good Of
Israel. and ended by sayin. that the household
should he brought INTO Egypt.
FIFTH LESSON. Nov. 3. Death oi Joseph"
Genesis. |, lj.2G. After Jacob passed away ln.
scphs brethren feared that he world punish them
for their wrong doing. When they sought Tor
giveness he treated them witt! great considerl.
ti0n. The reconciliation was complete. At tho
age Of one hundred and ten years Joseph died
being permitted 10 see his great Grandcdrcn
Before death he called his brethren and rylctcl
a pledge that on returning /" Canaan they would
carry up his bones Tor burial, Il pledge which
was faithfully kept.
SIXTH LESSON.--Nov. 10. "l,racl Oppressed in
Egypt, Exodus, l. la. Joseph was the guar
dian o. his people. After his death they were
regarded with suspicion by the king who lid rot
know him. As their numbers had greatly IN
creased. il WAS feared that they might unite with
enemies against Egypt, and possibly leave the
country, greatly To its loss. II was therefore
deemed wise i'll the iutercs, Of the peoples well
fare to reduce them to slavery that in thi. con.
dition they might more easily he controilcd and
made more profitable in their Labor
SEVENTH IESSON.-Nov. Il. "rhc Childhood
Of Moses. Exodus, ii, l.l0.-laiIing by other op.