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people and bring them in due time to the land promised to Abraham. He charges them to remember his body when they march out, and take it with them, and lay it away in its final resting-place in the Land of Promise. Many years pass. Liberty is exchanged for oppression. The bitter cry of the people rises to God. All this time the body of Joseph (doubtless embalmed) is not finally buried. His real funeral has not yet taken place. This is the longest delayed funeral on record. Then at last comes the Exodus, and lo, they remember that oath that Joseph took of them, years before, and out with them goes his body. For forty years they carry it with them, and only then they lay it away in the Land of Promise. (See Gen. 50:24-26. Exod. 13:19, and Josh. 24:32.) Test Questions Into what two sections may we divide Joseph's life? Why were his brethren envious of him? What further intensified their hatred? Give the plan of God and the plans of men with regard to Joseph. What action did Joseph's brethren finally take with regard to him? Into whose household did the lad come in Egypt? What signs have we that in all this Joseph did not lose his faith in God, or lose his convictions as to duty? How did Joseph's exaltation come so suddenly? Give an illustration of this from modern Eastern life. How long was it between the sale of Joseph and the first appearance of his brethren to buy corn? Why did Joseph treat his brothers as he did when they first came to him? What remarkable proof have we of Joseph's steadfast faith in God's promise? What two most peculiar facts may be noted with regard to Joseph's body? Lesson 5 Moses Old Testament Division--Third Period (Continued) LEADING PERSONS #Moses.#--Son of Amram and Jochebed (Exod. 6:20). Adopted by Pharaoh's daughter (Exod. 2:1-10). Took the part of the oppressed and had to flee (Exod. 2:11-14). Shepherd for forty years and married (Exod. 2:21). Called to deliver his people, but was timid (Exod. 3:1-10). Had various contests with Pharaoh (Exod. 5 to 12). Led people out of Egypt triumphantly (Exod. 14). Received the Ten Commandments (Exod. 20). Built the Tabernacle (Exod. 25). Led the people to the borders of the Promised Land, but was turned back on account of their sins (Num. 13:1 to 14:34). Died on Mount Nebo (Deut. 34). Reappeared on Mount of Transfiguration (Matt. 17:3). HTTP://WWW.SERVANTOFMESSIAH.ORG