Thursday, December 17, 2009

At the end of time

Parshah Mikeitz - Genesis 41:1-44:17
And it came to pass at the end of two years.”

The cup-bearer remembers Joseph when Pharaoh requires the help of a dream interpreter. Joseph is given responsibility for the economic administration of Egypt and warehouses the abundance of grain. Joseph marries Potiphar's daughter and has two sons. Ten of the brothers travel to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph demands Benjamin's presence. A cup is hidden in the sack.

Eve made a simple mistake and the world fell apart. The same thing happened to Joseph. It was necessary for Joseph to finish the two years before he could emerge from his personal exile. Time must occur. Our actions can effect the duration.

Asenat presented an object to Joseph. He recognized it and took her as his wife. Why was this object in Egypt? My current theory is that this is one of Laban's household idols. It was intended for and will eventually come to Esau.

The bags of coins are for the nations. The cup seems to have something to do with Rome.

Most of the puzzle pieces are upside down.

Somehow these stories are related to the end of this age. A day then the nations of the world will seek provision and will find themselves in an impossible situation.

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