The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-24
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Genesis 43-May %.

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Genesis 43-May %.
He that loveth his brother abideth
| in the light."-I John 2:10.
When the wheat supply again be-
| gan to run low, Jacob urged his sons
| to go for more. But they positively
| refused to do so, unless Benjamin went
along. Finally Jacob consented, send
! ing with them a present and double
money, and praying Gods blessing
upon them.
Again they were expected by Joseph,
who gave instructions that they dine
in his presence They were in fear,
however. Josephs steward put them
at ease, assuring them that God was
dealing with them. Then he brought
Simeon out to them. Finally he gave
them water to refresh themselves, and
made ready for the repast.
Joseph came in, robed as an Egyp-
tian prince. They bowed themselves
to the earth, and offered their pres
emit Tenderly he inquired for their
father, and in respect to Benjamin
So deep was his emotion that he was
obliged to retire for time to shed
tears of joy. Then he returned, and
the meal proceeded. From his table,
he sent portions to his brethren, hav-
ing already directed that they he seat
ed according to age and birthright-
This astonished them, and much more
were they astonished to perceive that
Benjamin's portion was five-fold.
The Spiritual Lesson Taught.
Bible students, realizing that Joseph
was a type of the Messiah, think that
Benjamin, JoSeph'S younger brother
by the same mother, was also a type.
AS Abraham's wives typified different
covenants, SO Rachael, mother of JOS
eph and Benjamin, seems to typify the
special covenant of sacrifice, which
has operated during this Gospel Age
and which brings forth two dis
tinct1V Separdte classes of saints.
The higher class is represented in
Joseph-the Messiah class-the espe-
cially faithful of Gods people during
this Gospel Age-Jesus and His foot
step followers. This class will reach
the Throne of empire, becoming Ruler
of the Universe. next to the Almighty,
who is typified by Pharaoh. and who
took Jesus from the prison house of
death and highly exalted Him.
1t has escaped the attention of Bible
students, until recently, that two
classes of sanity Christians are being
developed during the Gospel Age-a
superior class, typified by Joseph. and
an inferior class, represented by Ben
jamin. The name Benoni-"son of my
pain"-was given Benjamin by his
mother. who died in giving him birth.
The antitypical lesson here would
be that this special covenant, typi-
fled by Rachel. gives birth to the elect
church. The Messiah class of which
Jesus is the head, and will also give
birth to another class, and then cease
expire. This secondary class are
scripturally designated Tribulation
Saints. the declaration being made
that they shall come up out of great
tribulation" to the blessing which
they shall inherit
Two Tribulation Glasses.
The elect church. of which Jesus is
the head, will indeed pass through
great tribulation- So it is written.
triI
enter the Kingdom The Lord Him
self passed through great tribulation
shame, suffering and death. We
know that the same is true of His
footstep followers, the Apostles and
others.
Nevertheless, these are not de-
scribed in the Bible as the Tribula-
ton Saints. For by virtue of their
greater faith. they are able to re-
joice in tribulations, knowing that
these are working out for them far
more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory.
The Tribulation Saints are those
who lack somewhat in zeal, though
their vows of sacrifice. As the scrip
lures say. Through fear of death
they are all their lifetime subject to
honda ge"-bondage to the flesh, to
the customs of society-fearful of the
sacrificing experiences which they
brews 2:15.
Consequently they cannot be accept
ed of God as copies of His dear Son,
and as worthy of sharing in His
glory. Nevertheless, God is very COM
passionate, and tests them to their
loyalty to Him. Those who prove
faithful will be given everlasting life,
though failing to attain joint-heir-
ship in the Kingdom.
Benjamin's Five Portions
While Joseph gave abundantly to
his brethren, to Benjamin he gave
five portions. Since Joseph clearly
typifies Messiah, the lesson is that
Messiah will bestow favors upon Nat
ural Israel, His brethren according to
the flesh. The Great Company, fypi-
fled by Benjamin. however, will come
out of great tribUlation to d higher
plane than the remainder of the
world. Begotten of the Holy Spirit,
like the church, they also will be
spirit things.
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