Read Genesis 45 at Bible Gateway.
The powerful teaching tool of History that Prophesies reveals that God sovereignly sets one of His chosen in the court of a superpower Gentile king, positioning them ahead of time to preserve life. Joseph is the prototype, but also the Pattern Repeats with Moses, Daniel, and Esther.
There is often a terrible trial which upends their lives, however which positions them to take their place of influence.
- Joseph is sold into slavery;
- Moses, marked for death as an infant, is set adrift from his family;
- Daniel is taken captive from his home;
- Esther is locked away into the royal harem.
These very trials allow the Gentile king (or nation) to orchestrate provision for Israel in her hour of desperate need.
Why This Matters: Though this prophetic pattern shines brightly in Scripture, it fades from clear view in post-Roman world history—until now. As Yeshua’s return draws near, we may be witnessing another divine cycle: Gentile superpowers positioned to preserve Israel in her hour of need.
- Britain, the era’s dominant power, issued the Balfour Declaration, paving the way for Israel’s rebirth.
- Britain’s “firstborn” successor, the United States, has stood as Israel’s steadfast ally in the UN and beyond.
Who is the hidden forerunner in this age? Consider Ephraim, Joseph’s son! Dispersed among the nations by the Assyrians, his identity hidden, but whom God is now stirring awake even (especially) in the Church. God is preparing the way to fulfill His ancient promise to Jacob: “I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again” (Gen 46:4).
The Hebrew paragraph for this chapter:
44:18-46:7 {s} …
If there are questions, these are good resources:
The Chiastic Structure of the Patriarchs – Christine Miller
Who Are the Children of Israel? – Christine Miller
The One House (Formerly the Two Houses) – Christine Miller
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