Genesis 48 The Message 48 1-2 Some time after this conversation, Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” He took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to Jacob. When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come,” he roused himself and sat up in bed. 3-7 Jacob said to Joseph, “The Strong God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me. He said, ‘I’m going to make you prosperous and numerous, turn you into a congregation of tribes; and I’ll turn this land over to your children coming after you as a permanent inheritance.’ I’m adopting your two sons who were born to you here in Egypt before I joined you; they have equal status with Reuben and Simeon. But any children born after them are yours; they will come after their brothers in matters of inheritance. I want it this way because, as I was returning from Paddan, your mother Rachel, to my deep sorrow, died as we were on our way through Canaan when we were only a short distance from Ephrath, now called Bethlehem.” 8 Just then Jacob noticed Joseph’s sons and said, “Who are these?” 9-11 Joseph told his father, “They are my sons whom God gave to me in this place.” “Bring them to me,” he said, “so I can bless them.” Israel’s eyesight was poor from old age; he was nearly blind. So Joseph brought them up close. Old Israel kissed and embraced them and then said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has let me see your children as well!” 12-16 Joseph took them from Israel’s knees and bowed respectfully, his face to the ground. Then Joseph took the two boys, Ephraim with his right hand setting him to Israel’s left, and Manasseh with his left hand setting him to Israel’s right, and stood them before him. But Israel crossed his arms and put his right hand on the head of Ephraim who was the younger and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, the firstborn. Then he blessed them: The God before whom walked my fathers Abraham and Isaac, The God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this very day, The Angel who delivered me from every evil, Bless the boys. May my name be echoed in their lives, and the names of Abraham and Isaac, my fathers, And may they grow covering the Earth with their children. 17-18 When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he thought he had made a mistake, so he took hold of his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s, saying, “That’s the wrong head, Father; the other one is the firstborn; place your right hand on his head.” 19-20 But his father wouldn’t do it. He said, “I know, my son; but I know what I’m doing. He also will develop into a people, and he also will be great. But his younger broth ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oySapVrwI4

From 2015, "A time to weep - 33 Bible texts that offer consolation to the one who flees to the LORD YaHWeH" (now deleted). CREDITS: 1) Colour formation: Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash 2) Closing music "Hard Times Come Again No More" The Westerlies, YouTube's Audio Library. 1. We do not lose heart 2 Corinthians 4:16 THE WRITINGS: 2. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 3. Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear. 4. Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. 5. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 6. Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; --- with your right hand you save me. 7. Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. THE PROPHETS: 8. Isaiah 40:18-31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 9. Isaiah 49:14-16 Can a mother forget the baby at her breast ... ? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. 10. Lamentations 3:31-33 The Lord --- does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. 11. Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. 12. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. NEW TESTAMENT GOSPELS: 13. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 14. Matthew 11:25-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 15. John 14:1-4 Let not your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. --- I go to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to be with me. 16. John 14:16 I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. 17. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLES: 18. Romans 8:31-39 I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 19. Romans 12:15 --- weep with those who weep. 20. 1 Corinthians 15:52-57 For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable. 21. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Praise be to God --- who comforts us in all o ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1MjJWwiUI

Taken from (4th April 2018) "PSALM 37:11 - The meek shall inherit the Earth - Matthew 5:5" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWcC-HBqdHQ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjAwF9U7wk4

Revelation 1:17-18 - Lesson 7 Q4 2022 - MEMORY TEXT www.sabbath.school/LessonBook?year=2022&quarter=4 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPUs0nwTtc0