Joseph's brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the earth.

Already we see the beginnings of the fulfillment of the dream that Joseph had that got

him in so much trouble with his brothers in the first place.

And here, over 20 years later, that dream is being fulfilled

as they come and prostrate themselves before their brother. But they're not doing this as

willing obeisance to Joseph because they don't know that they are bowing down before Joseph.

Music that they are bowing down before Joseph.

There have been many twists and turns in the life of Joseph,

but one of the most dramatic and interesting events is when Joseph's brothers finally meet Joseph after all those years.

Although, as you heard R.C. Sproll just say,

the brothers don't yet realize that it is Joseph. Hello and welcome to the Thursday edition

of Renewing Your Mind. I'm Lee Webb. As we quickly approach the end of this story about the life

of Joseph, you can go back and hear R.C. teach on the entire narrative

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You'll receive access to the entire 20-part series, plus a copy of the book, Joseph, from

dreamer to deliverer. Well, when Joseph meets his brothers, he doesn't reveal his true identity. In fact,

he says that he believes his brothers are spies. Does this call Joseph's character into question?

Here's Dr. Sprole now on the dramatic meeting after more than 20 years between Joseph and his

brothers.

As we come now to the next segment of the history of the life of Joseph, we move into that dramatic moment when after all these years, Joseph meets his brothers again. Now, how many years have transpired

since Joseph was sold into slavery by their brothers? How much time has passed since these men

saw each other? Remember, Joseph became prime minister of Egypt when he was 30 years old.

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