“By Faith Joseph Faced Death” “By Faith Joseph Faced Death” Pg 1068 In Church Bibles Hebrews 11:22 Hebrews 11:22

The merchant of death is dead Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday… December 10, 1896

The merchant of death is dead Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday…. Nov 1888 December 10, 1896 Nobel Prizes awarded every Dec 10 th - Peace - Literature - Chemistry - Physiology or Medicine - Physics

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Ps 116:15

“Though the grace of faith is of universal use throughout the Christian’s life, yet it is especially so when we come to die. Faith has its great work to do at the very last, to help believers to finish well, to die to the Lord so as to honor Him, by patience, hope and joy so as to leave a witness behind them of the truth of God’s Word and the excellency of His ways. Matthew Henry ( ) – Pastor, Commentator

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… Joseph Triumphed over.. a dysfunctional family bitterness & unforgiveness by Giving God His place 50:19 by believing God goodness 50:20

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Rom 8:28

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… Joseph Triumphed over.. a dysfunctional family bitterness & unforgiveness by Giving God His place 50:19 by believing God goodness 50:20 by blessing instead of cursing 50:21

Repay no one evil for evil.… Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Rom 12:17-21

Repay no one evil for evil.… Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; …Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom 12:17-21

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… “Father Forgive them” Joseph Triumphed over.. a dysfunctional family bitterness & unforgiveness by Giving God His place 50:19 by believing God goodness 50:20 by blessing instead of cursing 50:21

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… “Father Forgive them”

You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” Gen 41:40-43

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… “Father Forgive them” “Today…in Paradise”

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… 3 rd Practical Preparation …gave instructions… …gave instructions… 4 th Possible Confusion ………… ………… 5 th Actual Pain ………… ………… 6 th Fulfilled Purpose …concerning his bones… …concerning his bones… “Father Forgive them” “Today…in Paradise” “Women…thy son” “My God why…” “I Thirst”

And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, for he had placed the children of Israel under solemn oath, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here with you.” Exo 13:19

The bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel had brought up out of Egypt, they buried at Shechem Josh 24:32

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… 3 rd Practical Preparation …gave instructions… …gave instructions… 4 th Possible Confusion ………… ………… 5 th Actual Pain ………… ………… 6 th Fulfilled Purpose …concerning his bones… …concerning his bones… “Father Forgive them” “Today…in Paradise” “Women…thy son” “My God why…” “I Thirst” “It is Finished”

Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ Luke 12:16-21

So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’ Luke 12:16-21

But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:16-21

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… 3 rd Practical Preparation …gave instructions… …gave instructions… 4 th Possible Confusion ………… ………… 5 th Actual Pain ………… ………… 6 th Fulfilled Purpose …concerning his bones… …concerning his bones… 7 th Entrusting Calmness …when he was dying… …when he was dying… “Father Forgive them” “Today…in Paradise” “Women…thy son” “My God why…” “I Thirst” “It is Finished” “Into Your hands”

in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. Phil 1:20-21

in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil 1:20-21

But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two Phil 1:22-24

But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. Phil 1:22-24

“O Death, where is your sting? … 1Cor 15:55-57

“O Death, where is your sting? … The sting of death is sin… 1Cor 15:55-57

“O Death, where is your sting? … The sting of death is sin…But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Cor 15:55-57

We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2Cor 5:8

By Faith…Facing Death 1 st Forgiveness …Children of Israel… …Children of Israel… 2 nd Spiritual Priorities …made mention of… …made mention of… 3 rd Practical Preparation …gave instructions… …gave instructions… 4 th Possible Confusion ………… ………… 5 th Actual Pain ………… ………… 6 th Fulfilled Purpose …concerning his bones… …concerning his bones… 7 th Entrusting Calmness …when he was dying… …when he was dying… “Father Forgive them” “Today…in Paradise” “Women…thy son” “My God why…” “I Thirst” “It is Finished” “Into Your hands”

Let me die the death of the righteous, And let my end be like his! Num 23:10

They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness 2Pet 2:15

The wicked is banished in his wickedness But the righteous has a refuge in his death. Prov 14:32

Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. Ecc 7:2