1. Joseph (Imhotep) in Egypt In 1890 Charles Wilbour discovered this boulder on the island of Sahal at the Nile, telling the story of Imhotep

2. Resources on Joseph and Daniel Dang, Katherine, Universal History, Volume I – re-print of out of print sources on Ancient history, including information on Daniel – Philomath Foundation – www.philomathfoundation.comwww.philomathfoundation.com Eidsmoe, John, Historical and Theological Foundations of Law; Volume I, Ancient Wisdom, American Vision Press / Tolle Lege Press, 2011 – www.plymrock.org www.plymrock.org Jehle, Paul, Universal History Course, Theme 3 (third thousand years) powerpoint and audio files 19-25 and Theme 4 (fourth thousand years) powerpoint and audio files 33-37 of classes as well as pdf notes, and timeline charts, Plymouth Rock Foundation – www.plymrock.orgwww.plymrock.org Rushdoony, R. J., Christian Survey of World History – cd’s and notes, Chalcedon Foundation - http://chalcedon.edu/store/item/christian- survey-of-world-history-cd-set-a/http://chalcedon.edu/store/item/christian- survey-of-world-history-cd-set-a/ See also www.arkdiscovery.com/joseph for more information on Joseph in Egyptwww.arkdiscovery.com/joseph

3. National Geographic, January, 1995 “Perhaps most confident was Imhotep, the architect who probably conceived of building Djoser's [pharaoh] tomb completely from stone. Known as a sculptor, a priest, and a healer, Imhotep is considered the preeminent genius of the Old Kingdom. He assembled one workforce to quarry limestone to ship the crude blocks by boat to Saqqara, and yet another to haul the stone to the site, where master carvers shaped each block and put it in place. "On a granite boulder above the Nile's First Cataract, the formidable rapids at Aswan, a sculptor who lived much later [thus the facts are not totally accurate] chiseled out in hieroglyphs the story of how Imhotep had even saved his country from famine.

4. The annual Nile flood, which inundated surrounding fields every autumn before farmers sowed their seed, failed seven years in a row. Djoser asked Imhotep where the source of the river lay. The pharaoh intended to travel there to interrogate the river gods and beg them to show mercy on his people. "But Imhotep replied that sacred [God] books had given him the answer.... The floods returned, and the famine was over.... "In about 1200 B.C., fully 1400 years after his death, Imhotep, the genius architect of Djoser's reign, was deified by the Egyptians, who built cult temples to honor him.” National Geographic, 1995

5. Evidence of Joseph in Egypt Inscriptions in Horemheb have evidence of the Pharaoah inviting Jacob’s family to Egypt Abraham influenced the 1 st Dynasty (Sarah) In the 3 rd Dynasty – an inscription of Imhotep as Chief under the King - Pharoah Djoser Genesis 41:40-44

6. Joseph was Multi-talented A Stone Vase at Saqqara with Imhoteps inscription – made by him… A statue in honor of Imhotep with a scroll

7. The Seven Year Famine Inscription on the Boulder (arkdiscovery.com) 1. "I was in distress on the Great Throne..." Bible: “… in the morning that his spirit was troubled" Ge. 41:8 2. "... I asked him who was the Chamberlain,...Imhotep, the son of Ptah... `What is the birthplace of the Nile? Who is the god there? Who is the god?'" Imhotep answers: "I need the guidance of Him who presides over the fowling net,..." Bible: “… Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.“ (41:16) 3. In the inscription, Imhotep answers the pharaoh about the god of the Nile and tells him where he lives. In the Bible, Joseph interprets the pharaohs dream….

8. The Seven Year Famine 3. …But, the next part of the inscription tells that when the king slept, the Nile god Khnum, revealed himself to him in a dream and promised the Nile would pour forth her waters and the land would yield abundantly for seven years, after a seven year drought. This passage reflects the fact of a dream by the pharaoh of seven years of plenty and seven years of famine, although reversed. 4. The inscription then goes on to record Djoser's promise to the Nile god, Khnum, in which the people were to be taxed 1/10 of everything, except for the priests of the "house of the god," who would be exempted. The Bible: "And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's." Genesis 47:26

9. The Name “Imhotep” An ancient Egyptian name meaning “the voice (or mouth) of Im” There is no Egyptian god “Im”; and no meaning for “hotep” Joseph’s name means, in Hebrew “the God lives; the God speaks” Probably “Im” is shortened from “I Am”, and hotep is simply Joseph’s name (the God lives; the God speaks)! “…I am that I am” – Exodus 3:14

10. The Fourth Thousand Years “The Captivity of God’s People” The Fourth Thousand Years “The Captivity of God’s People” Solomon Jonah Nahum Josiah Jeremiah Daniel Malachi Assyrian Empire (power) Israel Divided N (10) S (2) Babylonian Empire (pride) Persian Empire (LAW of Medes & Persians) Greek Empire (pleasure) Assyrian captivity of Israel 722 BC Babylonian captivity of Judah 586 BC Revival & Reform Nineveh repents Destruction of Nineveh Daniel disciples Cyrus Alexander the Great 336-323 Decree to Return Daniel stands 950 BC 760 625 609 605 590-539 538-444 164 (pleasure) Maccabees and Hannukah

11. “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven… I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation… I will be like the most High.” – Isaiah 14:13-14 “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry” - 1 st Samuel 15:23 “Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore… with whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication…. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.” – Revelation 17:1-5 Babylon in the Bible Symbol of Pride, Rebellion and Witchcraft Babylon in the Bible Symbol of Pride, Rebellion and Witchcraft

12. “Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility. – Proverbs 18:12 “….be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time” 1 st Peter 5:5-6 The Fear of the Lord is giving God His priority in both attitude and action – every area of life The Fear of the Lord The Fear of the Lord Key to Humility and Honor

13. Extent of the “New” Babylonian Empire Ruled the world 606-538

14. “New” Babylon rules the earth for 88 years – from 606-538 Nabopolassar was co-ruler with his son until 606 His son married Amyitis; daughter of a Median monarch Nebuchadnezzar reigned for half the dynasty (44 years) A “divine” monarch who built walls 87 by 350 feet Erected hanging gardens for his wife like her homeland Constructed canals and underground irrigation systems Nebuchadnezzar removed his captives from their soil and caused them to do slave labor in building Babylon Emulated the pride of Babylon; and when humbled by God, his wife ruled in his place The New Babylonian Empire A Revival of Pride and Rebellion The New Babylonian Empire A Revival of Pride and Rebellion

15. Images of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

16. Image of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

18. ISHTAR GATE

19. Saddam Hussein’s Rebuilding of Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylon

20. The Babylonian Empire “An Empire of Pride” The Babylonian Empire “An Empire of Pride” Josiah Jeremiah Daniel Ezekiel’s visions Josiah’s revival & reforms The Babylonian Empire Daniel taken captive at 16 609 BC Nebuchadnezzar judged for pride Judah taken captive Jeremiah warns of 70 year captivity Daniel interprets the king’s dream Decree of Cyrus for Jews to return Daniel interprets the Handwriting on the wall 636-609 609 605 595 586 570-563 539 538 BC Daniel’s friends refuse to bow Daniel in the lion’s den (82) Nabopolassar / NEBUCHADNEZZAR Evil-Meroduch Neriglisser Laborosoardel Nabonedius Belshazzar

21. (1) Head of Gold – Babylon 627-539 (2) Chest of Silver – Medo- Persian 539-331 (3) Belly of Brass – Greek Empire / Alexander 331-168 (4) Legs of Iron – Roman Empire 168 BC – 467 AD (5) Toes of Iron/Clay – It will be divided… Daniel’s Interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Future Kingdoms preceding Christ

22. The Babylonian Empire Lesson 1 – Believers must embrace a Kingdom understanding of their times The Babylonian Empire Lesson 1 – Believers must embrace a Kingdom understanding of their times Daniel was inspired by Jeremiah who was inspired by Josiah – legacy of multi-generational continuity Daniel’s preparation (home & church) prepared him to purpose to remain pure while in captivity (heart) A believer’s stand must be a lawful resistance to tyranny, respecting those who persecute you and creatively seeking ways to demonstrate loving solutions that preserve the life of your captors Believers need to understand and embrace the captivity of their times; knowing God’s purpose in it for future generations

23. The Babylonian Empire Lesson 2 – Believers must be willing to embrace a philosophy of separation The Babylonian Empire Lesson 2 – Believers must be willing to embrace a philosophy of separation Daniel’s friends would not bow to the idolatry of the day – statism (separate from music & trends) Faithfulness to go into the fire is true success – separation unto God Covenant rests on a willingness to cut out that which offends God – separate from sin True success is the ability to stand alone

24. The Babylonian Empire Lesson 3 – Believers must learn to minister in captivity through love and service The Babylonian Empire Lesson 3 – Believers must learn to minister in captivity through love and service 25 years of loving service elapse between Daniel chapters 4 and 5; spanning two empires Not until the last ruler of Babylon, when Daniel is probably 82, is he called forth by Nebuchadnezzar’s wife to prophesy to the culture… He is promoted to rule only after he was separated, his faith tested, and served faithfully Daniel rules Babylon for approximately one hour, when Cyrus conquers during the idolatrous feast

25. The Babylonian Empire Lesson 4 – Believers must embrace the cross and not promote themselves The Babylonian Empire Lesson 4 – Believers must embrace the cross and not promote themselves Daniel became Prime Minister under Darius He instructed Cyrus on God’s providential work in his life; preparing him for such an hour He benefited Persia by decentralizing power and increasing self-government under law No one could find hypocrisy in his walk with God He looked for no short-cuts from God He boldly continued to pray, waiting for God’s deliverance; the result of which is the decree of Cyrus for the Jews to return to their homeland