Genesis 43:17 - 44:34, Repentance and set up for restoration. Divination & witchcraft in the bible?

This week we see Joseph’s strategy to determine the true character and heart of his brothers continue to play out. Judah (Joseph’s 2nd oldest brother) leads the brothers back to Egypt, with Benjamin this time. Joseph then uses one final strategy, with the silver cup, to determine where Judah and the brother’s hearts are truly at.
This week we also look at the question of divination in the bible. This word is used twice in Genesis 44, we discuss what divination is and what God thinks of it.

Outline:
00:44 - Recap
03:41 - Reading Gen 43;15-34
06:51 - Gen. 43;18 - Joseph’s brothers were frightened.
09:45 - Gen. 43;21-23 - They found their silver? (42;27,35, 43;21-23)
14:56 - Your God has blessed you
15:51 - Gen. 43;32 - Egyptians will not eat with Hebrews
17:00 - Reading Gen 44
21:50 - Gen 44 strategy - what will they do w/ Benjamin?
23:41 - Gen. 44;9 - The one who has the cup will die! (Gen 31;32)c c
26:25 - Gen 44;16 - Total submission
27:59 - Gen 44;17 - A chance to ditch Benjamin / Judah steps up and falls to his knees!
30:29 - Divination - Does Joseph use “divination?” What is it and what does the bible have to say about Divination, sorcery, interpreters of omens, witchcraft, spell casting, those who are mediums or spiritists, who consult the dead, astrologers, stargazers, seers, diviners etc.
49:09 - Wrap up - Application.

Scriptures on Divination:
Gen 30;27, Lev 19;26, Deu 18;10-12, Acts 16;16, 1 Sa 15;22-23, Isa 2;6, Isa 8;19, Isa 47;13-15, Mic 3;5-7, Isa 44;24-25, Zec 10;2-4.

Books referenced:
J. D. Douglas, Zondervan’s New International Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987.
Walter Martin, The Kingdom of the Cults. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2019.

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