Character Building Training

Each month study one tribe - it's weaknesses - how much is that your own issue and the s

hat your own issue and the secret of victories in this area

12 Tribes of Israel - in character building

EYE
mothers Leah Bilhah (Rachel's maid) Zilphah (Leah's maid) Rachel Birth of 12 sons of Jacob - Israel Strongs #: Genesis 29:32 she called his name Reuben: ... Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. H7205

Leah & Rachel represent the church as from Song of Songs longing for acceptance, forgiveness and love

1
Reuben

see ye a son, look at the son, behold the son

negative heritage

Leah was hated by her husband, rejected, yet used sexually - this made bad impress on Reuben, who slept with father's concubine

Jacob's blessing

Based on PP: Reuben was not firm, not leading as a first-born should, was induced to lie and share the guilt for the rest of his life, rash in speech - displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action Genesis 49:3 Reuben (1), thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: 4 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

Moses' blessing Reuben had in his own name a constant reminder of his role: to be a middle person between two disunited parties. He should bring by his conduct the affection of his father to his mother Christ is a go-between holy GOD and a sinful man. Both: GOD looking at Him can be gratious to us and we too can aproach holy GOD only through Christ! John 1:29 ...Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. ... Look to Him, and live. ... {1SM 300.1}
No man can look within himself and find anything in his character that will recommend him to God ... {1SM 332.3}

Christ school of character - personalized purpose of life

Christ centered meaning

Look not upon me, a sinner, but look upon my Advocate. Behold me in

Jesus. {YI, May 31, 1900 par. 6}

The Birthright Privileges Children

Reuben forfeited them all, due to looking after and coveting his own father's concubine 4 sons Exodus 6:14 These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben. Never rose to any eminence in Israel; was among the first that were carried into captivity [eye problem]

TRIBES Numbers

46,500
Numbers 1:21 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

154,450
Numbers 2:16 All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second South Revelation 7:5 Of the tribe of Reuben (2) were sealed twelve thousand. When people will LOOK and BEHOLD at this 12,000 sealed Ruebenites - they will see JESUS in the most clear representation

Position to Sanctuary

144,000

The Application

Sexually corrupted will become Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's sake - Mt 19:12, new-born virgins Rev 14:4 Revelation 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart [has defiled himself with a woman]. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Job 31:1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think [LOOK] upon a maid? If you don't learn to BEHOLD JESUS, you will end up beholding all sorts of women. Be attracted to Love of JESUS will be stronger than the gravity of this earth: John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men [Reubenites] unto me.

Hebrews 12:2 Looking [Apho-raoing] unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Conclusion: Most of the Reubenites will never learn to overcome the weakness of their flesh and their eyes Yet those rare 12,000 will overcome and you and I can be among them: 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

If you have made mistakes, you certainly gain a victory if you warning. Thus you turn defeat into victory, A character formed according to the divine likeness is the the next. Those who are under the instruction of Christ in this to the heavenly mansions. And in heaven we are continually t development of character in this life.

building
EAR JOIN, CONNECT 2 PARTS

ngs longing for acceptance, forgiveness and love, Israel represents our heaveny Husband!

2
Simeon

3
Levi

Genesis 29:33 ..., Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. H8095

Genesis 29:34 ...Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.

from 8085: SHAMA - to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience) 2. causatively: to tell X attentively, call (gather) together, X carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness

treacherous, cruel, carefully concealing his bad intentions, revengful,

Genesis 49:5 Simeon (2) and Levi (3) are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. 6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a

Genesis 49:7 Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

Simeon forfeited them too due to his cruel spirit

The Priesthood - representing JESUS and TEACHING the PLAN OF SALVATION via Sanctuary

Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Simeon (7) were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Levi (8) were sealed twelve thousand.

1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and TEACH all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

akes, you certainly gain a victory if you see these mistakes and regard them as beacons of n defeat into victory, disappointing the enemy and honoring your Redeemer. {COL d according to the divine likeness is the only treasure that we can take from this world to are under the instruction of Christ in this world will take every divine attainment with them ons. And in heaven we are continually to improve. How important, then, is the acter in this life. {COL 332.3}

ny Husband!

4
Judah

5
Dan

Genesis 29:35 ... Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.

Genesis 30:6 And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.

Genesis 49:9 Judah (4) is a lion's Genesis 49:16 Dan (7) shall judge whelp: from the prey, my son, thou his people, as one of the tribes of art gone up: he stooped down, he Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by couched as a lion, and as an old the way, an adder in the path, lion; who shall rouse him up? 10 The sceptre shall not depart from that biteth the horse heels, so that Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his rider shall fall backward. 18 I his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto have waited for thy salvation, O him shall the gathering of the people LORD. be. 11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of

12 His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.

the Kingdom and the Messianic promise

Dan

Revelation 7:5 Of the tribe of Juda (1) were sealed twelve thousand.

regard them as beacons of our Redeemer. {COL 332.2} can take from this world to ivine attainment with them ant, then, is the

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Naphtali

Gad
Genesis 30:8 ... With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali. Genesis 30:11 And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

Genesis 49:21 Naphtali (10) is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.

Genesis 49:19 Gad (8), a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

Revelation 7:6 Of the tribe of Nepthalim (5) were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:5 Of the tribe of Gad (3) were sealed twelve thousand.

9 (Leah's 5th)
Issachar

Asher
Genesis 30:13 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Genesis 30:18 ... God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.

Genesis 49:20 Out of Asher (9) his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.

Genesis 49:14 Issachar (6) is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: 15 And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

Revelation 7:6 Of the tribe of Aser (4) were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Issachar (9) were sealed twelve thousand.

10 (Leah's 6th)
Zebulun

11

Joseph
Genesis 30:20 ... God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Genesis 30:23 said, God hath taken away my reproach: 24 And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.

Genesis 49:13 Zebulun (5) shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

Genesis 49:22 Joseph (11) is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall:

23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:

A double portion in Israel - for him and Manasses

Revelation 7:8 Of the tribe of Zabulon (10) were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:8 Of the tribe of Joseph (11) were sealed twelve thousand.

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Joseph's 1st born

Benjamin
Genesis 35:18 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.

Manasses

Genesis 49:27 Benjamin (12) shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.

A double portion in Israel - for him and Joseph

32,200
Numbers 2:21 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred. West Revelation 7:8 Of the tribe of Benjamin (12) were sealed twelve thousand. Revelation 7:6 Of the tribe of Manasses (6) were sealed twelve thousand.

Ephraim

Reuben - Look at the Son

If through faith man becomes one with Christ, he can win life everlasting. God loves those who are redeemed through Christ, even as He loves His Son. What a thought! Can God love the sinner as He loves His own Son?-Yes; Christ has said it, and He means just what He says. He will honor all our drafts if we will grasp His promise by living faith, and put our trust in Him. Look to Him, and live. All who obey God are embraced in the prayer which Christ offered to His Father, "I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them" (John Wonderful truth, too difficult for humanity to comprehend! {1SM 300.1

No man can look within himself and find anything in his character that will recom world, that the sinner may find access to God. Jesus alone is our Redeemer, our Ad Christ that the sin-stricken soul can be restored to soundness. Christ is the fragrance, the holy incense which makes your petition acceptable to th Then can you not say: "Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me, and that Thou bid'st me come to Thee, O Lamb

It is in looking upon our sinful condition, and talking and mourning over our wre for he has no strength of his own, and let him assert his liberty. Let him believe that look away from my own misery, from the wound of the serpent, to the uplifted Sa God, which taketh away the sin of the world." {BEcho, July 2, 1894 par. 1} {ST, April 9, 1894 par. 1}

While there are many who lay claim to the promises of God while they are not fulfil overlook the precious promises of God that are for their appropriation. They are con feeble to reach up and grasp and hold the promises of God. They continually look t is to look in the wrong direction. The parable of the Pharisee and the publican has f saved, while the publican has a deep sense of his unworthiness, and stands afar off. much as lift up his eyes unto heaven to meet the eyes of the heart-searching God. H went down to his house justified. But the Pharisee had no such divine favor. The pu a physician, and his humble prayer was heard, while the prayer of the boasting Phar

"Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and co God's countenance. What a contrast there will then be between those who have ref

"Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and co God's countenance. What a contrast there will then be between those who have ref shadow to veil or soften their hideousness. So woeful will be the sight, that they wil Lamb. But those whose life is hid with Christ in God can say: "I believe in him who w but look upon my Advocate. There is nothing in me worthy of the love he manifeste righteousness of God in him." {YI, May 31, 1900 par. 6} ......... H7205 REU-BEN - BEHOLD THE SON root: H7200:

and H1121: BEN - the SON -

H7200 is 1,308x in KJV H7200 ra'ah (raw-aw') v. 1. to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, trans KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) e X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, o mark meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X surely, X thin

Genesis 6:2 That the sons of God saw [H7200] the daughters of men that they were This was Reuben's problem - looking to wrong direction, having carnal mind, made Bilhah probably contributed with her part in the story...

Genesis 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their sho and they saw [H7200 - ]not their father's nakedness.

They would have executed their purpose but for Reuben. He shrank from partici secretly intending, however, to rescue him and return him to his father. that his real intentions would be discovered. {PP 211.1}

Reuben returned to the pit, but Joseph was not there. In alarm and self learning the fate of Joseph, and that it would now be impossible to recover him, Joseph's coat in its blood, and took it to their father, telling him that they had found or no." They had looked forward to this scene with dread, but they were not prepar my son's coat," said Jacob; "an evil beast hath devoured him. Joseph is without dou sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days." Time seemed to brin young men, terrified at what they had done, yet dreading their father's reproache 212.1}

The three days in the Egyptian prison were days of bitter sorrow as the brothers they had little hope of gaining their father's consent to Benjamin's absence. On the father and the families with him might be suffering for food. "This do, and live," he s corn for the famine of your houses: but bring your youngest brother unto me; so sh hope that their father would let Benjamin return with them. Joseph had communica conversed freely with one another in his presence. They accused themselves in rega soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come u Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blo commanded that Simeon be bound before them and again committed to prison. that the choice fell upon him. {PP 225.4}

commanded that Simeon be bound before them and again committed to prison. that the choice fell upon him. {PP 225.4}

Jacob was anxiously awaiting the return of his sons, and on their arrival the whol apprehension filled every heart. The conduct of the Egyptian governor seemed to im found in each. In his distress the aged father exclaimed, "Me have ye bereaved of m Reuben answered, "Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into m "My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if m grave." {PP 226.2}

rash displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible conseq

Said Jacob, "Thy two sons, Ephraim, and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in They were to be adopted as his own, and to become the heads of separate tribes. T Israel. {PP 234.3}

At the last all the sons of Jacob were gathered about his dying bed. And Jacob cal

hearken unto Israel your father," "that I may tell you that which

Often and anxiously he had thought of their future, and had endeavored to picture Inspiration rested upon him, and before him in prophetic vision the future of his de described, and the future history of the tribes was briefly foretold.

"Reuben, thou art my first-born, My might, and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power." {PP 235.2} Thus the father pictured what should have been the position of Reuben as the fir "Unstable as water, Thou shalt not excel." {PP 235.3} The priesthood was apportioned to Levi, the kingdom and the Messianic promise in Israel; it was not so numerous as Judah, Joseph, or Dan, and was among the first

Hebrews 12:2 Looking [Apo-horao-ing] unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our fa hand of the throne of God. G872 aphorao (af-or-ah'-o) v. 1. to consider attentively [from G575 and G3708] KJV: look

[from G575 and G3708] KJV: look

G575 apo (ah-poh') prep. 1. "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relatio {literal or figurative; In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, depa [a primary particle] KJV: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for( G3708 horao (hor-ah'-o) v. 1. (properly) to stare at 2. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally) 3. (by extension) to attend to 4. (by Hebraism) to experience 5. (passively) to appear [a primary word] KJV: behold, perceive, see, take heed Compare: G3700, G2334

win life everlasting. as He loves His Son. own Son?-living faith,

st offered to His Father,

em, and I in them" (John 17:26). SM 300.1}

is character that will recommend him to God, or make his acceptance sure. It is only through Jesus, who e is our Redeemer, our Advocate and Mediator; in Him is our only hope for pardon, peace, and righteousnes

r petition acceptable to the Father.

me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come." {1SM 332.3}

nd mourning over our wretchedness, that distress becomes more keen, and pain accumulates. Let the sinner berty. Let him believe that the Lord has spoken truth, and trust in Him, whatever may be the feelings of the h serpent, to the uplifted Saviour, who has said, "Him that cometh to Me, I will in nowise cast out." Look upon

od while they are not fulfilling their conditions, there is another class who are humble and conscientious, but appropriation. They are continually in fear that Jesus does not love them. They walk in fear and trembling, an They continually look to themselves to find an assurance that they are good enough to become the chil isee and the publican has forcible lessons for both these classes. The Pharisee is full of self-sufficien hiness, and stands afar off. He does not feel worthy to draw nigh to God, but smites upon his breast in self the heart-searching God. His cry is one of soul agony, "God be merciful to me a sinner." Yet this was the one o such divine favor. The publican looked away from himself, for he could see nothing there in which to trust f prayer of the boasting Pharisee was an offense to God. {ST, February 28, 1895 par. 8}

ght hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven." At that day Christ will be the Judge. Every secret thi etween those who have refused Christ and those who have received him as a personal Saviour. Sinners will th

ght hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven." At that day Christ will be the Judge. Every secret thi etween those who have refused Christ and those who have received him as a personal Saviour. Sinners will th be the sight, that they will desire to be hidden under the mountains or in the depths of the ocean, if only th ay: "I believe in him who was condemned at Pilate's bar, and given up to the priests and rulers to be crucified hy of the love he manifested for me: but he gave his life for me. Behold me in Jesus. He became si

s, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) sider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, ther, one upon another, out, up, upon), , (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) )spy, stare, X surely, X think, view, visions.

ters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

having carnal mind, made him attracted to carnal objects - as the most of women are - appealing to the eyes

d laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their

He shrank from participating in the murder of his brother, and proposed that Joseph be cast alive into a m to his father. Having persuaded all to consent to this plan, Reuben left the company, fearing that he migh

alarm and self-reproach he rent his garments, and sought his brothers, exclaiming, "The child is not; and I, ossible to recover him, Reuben was induced to unite with the rest in the attempt to conceal their guilt. ng him that they had found it in the fields, and that they feared it was their brother's. "Know now," they said, , but they were not prepared for the heart-rending anguish, the utter abandonment of grief, which they wer him. Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces." Vainly his sons and daughters attempted to comfort him. He "re ays." Time seemed to bring no alleviation of his grief. "I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning," ng their father's reproaches, still hid in their own hearts the knowledge of their GUILT, which even to them

er sorrow as the brothers reflected upon their past sins. Unless Benjamin could be produced their conviction enjamin's absence. On the third day Joseph caused the brothers to be brought before him. He dared not deta od. "This do, and live," he said; "for I fear God; if ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the ho est brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die." This proposition they agreed to ac em. Joseph had communicated with them through an interpreter, and having no thought that the governor u accused themselves in regard to their treatment of Joseph: "We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in th efore is this distress come upon us." Reuben, who had formed the plan for delivering him at Dothan, added, refore, behold, also his blood is required." Joseph, listening, could not control his emotions, and he went ou n committed to prison. In the cruel treatment of their brother, Simeon had been the instigator and chief ac

n committed to prison. In the cruel treatment of their brother, Simeon had been the instigator and chief ac

d on their arrival the whole encampment gathered eagerly around them as they related to their father all th tian governor seemed to imply some evil design, and their fears were confirmed, when, as they opened their Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all th to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again." This rash speech did not relieve the m ad, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray

ion of the possible consequences of an action : it would be extremely rash to make such an assumption | a r

hich were born unto thee in the land of Egypt, before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and S heads of separate tribes. Thus one of the birthright privileges, which Reuben had forfeited, was to fall to Jos

is dying bed. And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, "Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jaco

y tell you that which shall befall you in the last days."

ad endeavored to picture to himself the history of the different tribes. Now as his children waited to receive c vision the future of his descendants was unfolded. One after another the names of his sons were mentione foretold.

{PP 235.2} osition of Reuben as the first-born son; but his grievous sin at Edar had made him unworthy of the birthright

and the Messianic promise to Judah, and the double portion of the inheritance to Joseph. The tribe of Reube was among the first that were carried into captivity. {PP 235.4}

thor and Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the sham

es (of place, time, or relation) denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.}

ace of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with

ly through Jesus, whom the Father gave for the life of the n, peace, and righteousness. It is by virtue of the blood of

accumulates. Let the sinner arise in the strength of Jesus; may be the feelings of the heart. Let the sinner say, I will owise cast out." Look upon Jesus. "Behold the Lamb of

mble and conscientious, but faint hearted, and they k in fear and trembling, and the hand of faith seems too nough to become the children of God. But to look to self -sufficiency, and rests in carnal security that he is es upon his breast in self-condemnation, and will not so ner." Yet this was the one that Jesus himself declares ng there in which to trust for salvation. He felt the need of

the Judge. Every secret thing will be set in the light of onal Saviour. Sinners will then see their sins without a

the Judge. Every secret thing will be set in the light of onal Saviour. Sinners will then see their sins without a ths of the ocean, if only they may escape the wrath of the ts and rulers to be crucified. Look not upon me, a sinner, s. He became sin for me, that I might be made the

appealing to the eyes!!!

r father; and their faces were backward,

Joseph be cast alive into a pit, and left there to perish; pany, fearing that he might fail to control his feelings, and

"The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?" Upon to conceal their guilt. Having killed a kid, they dipped r's. "Know now," they said, "whether it be thy son's coat nt of grief, which they were compelled to witness. "It is ted to comfort him. He "rent his clothes, and put e unto my son mourning," was his despairing cry. The UILT, which even to themselves seemed very great. {PP

e produced their conviction as spies appeared certain, and ore him. He dared not detain them longer. Already his rethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry oposition they agreed to accept, though expressing little hought that the governor understood them, they ncerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his ng him at Dothan, added, "Spake I not unto you, saying, emotions, and he went out and wept. On his return he the instigator and chief actor, and it was for this reason

the instigator and chief actor, and it was for this reason

elated to their father all that had occurred. Alarm and when, as they opened their sacks, the owner's money was take Benjamin away: all these things are against me." did not relieve the mind of Jacob. His answer was, hall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the

e such an assumption | a rash decision.

are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine." forfeited, was to fall to Joseph--a double portion in

r, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and

children waited to receive his last blessing the Spirit of of his sons were mentioned, the character of each was

unworthy of the birthright blessing. Jacob continued--

The tribe of Reuben never rose to any eminence

e cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right

Simeon

Next in age to Reuben were Simeon and Levi. They had been united in their selling of Joseph. Concerning them it was declared--

"I will divide them in Jacob, And scatter them in Israel." {PP 235.5} At the numbering of Israel, just before their entrance to Canaan, Simeon was the the settlement of Canaan this tribe had only a small portion of Judah's lot, and such in territory outside the borders of the Holy Land. Levi also received no inheritance e this tribe, however, their fidelity of Jehovah when the other tribes apostatized, secu curse was changed into a blessing. {PP 235.6}

d been united in their cruelty toward the Shechemites, and they had also been the most guilty in the

o Canaan, Simeon was the smallest tribe. Moses, in his last blessing, made no reference to Simeon. on of Judah's lot, and such families as afterward became powerful formed different colonies and settled o received no inheritance except forty-eight cities scattered in different parts of the land. In the case of her tribes apostatized, secured their appointment to the sacred service of the sanctuary, and thus the

most guilty in the

ference to Simeon. In nt colonies and settled e land. In the case of tuary, and thus the

Levi

Next in age to Reuben were Simeon and Levi. They had been united selling of Joseph. Concerning them it was declared--

"I will divide them in Jacob, And scatter them in Israel." {PP 235.5} At the numbering of Israel, just before their entrance to Canaan, Simeon was the the settlement of Canaan this tribe had only a small portion of Judah's lot, and such in territory outside the borders of the Holy Land. Levi also received no inheritance this tribe, however, their fidelity of Jehovah when the other tribes apostatized, curse was changed into a blessing. {PP 235.6}

united in their cruelty toward the Shechemites, and they had also been the most guilty in the

o Canaan, Simeon was the smallest tribe. Moses, in his last blessing, made no reference to Simeon. In on of Judah's lot, and such families as afterward became powerful formed different colonies and settled o received no inheritance except forty-eight cities scattered in different parts of the land. In the case of her tribes apostatized, secured their appointment to the sacred service of the Sanctuary, and thus

most guilty in the

rence to Simeon. In nt colonies and settled he land. In the case of nctuary, and thus the

The crowning blessings of the birthright were transferred to Judah.

"Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: Thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; Thy father's children shall bow down before thee. Judah is a lion's whelp: From the prey, my son, thou art gone up: He stooped down, he couched as a lion, And as an old lion: who shall rouse him up? The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh come; And unto Him shall the gathering of the people be." {PP 236.1} The lion, king of the forest, is a fitting symbol of this tribe, from which came David bow and all nations render homage. {PP 236.2}

Judah. The significance of the name--which denotes praise,--is unfolded in the prophetic history of th

PP 236.1} be, from which came David, and the Son of David, Shiloh, the true "Lion of the tribe of Judah," to whom all p

the prophetic history of this tribe:

e of Judah," to whom all powers shall finally

For most of his children Jacob foretold a prosperous future. At last the name of Jo was separate from his brethren":

"Joseph is a fruitful bough, Even a fruitful bough by a well; Whose branches run over the wall: The archers have sorely grieved him, And shot at him, and hated him: But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong By the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel;) Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; And by the Almighty, who shall bless thee With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lieth under, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: The blessings of thy father have prevailed Above the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren." {PP 236.3} Jacob had ever been a man of deep and ardent affection; his love for his sons wa He had forgiven them all, and he loved them to the last. His paternal tenderness w upon him, and under the influence of Inspiration he was constrained to declare the

ture. At last the name of Joseph was reached, and the father's heart overflowed as he invoked blessings upon

on; his love for his sons was strong and tender, and his dying testimony to them was not the utterance of par His paternal tenderness would have found expression only in words of encouragement and hope; but the po constrained to declare the truth, however painful. {PP 237.1}

s he invoked blessings upon "the head of him that

as not the utterance of partiality or resentment. ment and hope; but the power of God rested