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The Pyramids. The Great Sphinx. The Nile River. These are the famous landmarks that come to mind when most people think of Ancient Egypt. But for Israel, references to Egypt reminded them of two locations: the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Continue your biblical journey through Egypt as Dr. Beeke shows us how God's revelation of His law reveals His character in Exodus 19-24.These episodes are provided by Reformation Heritage Books and Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.Check out Our Great Redeemer, Glorifying and Enjoying God, Spurgeon: A Life, and Paul Washer's books here Check out the Puritan Treasures for Today, Spurgeon's Sermons, the Family Worship Bible Guide, and the writings of Dr. Joel Beeke. Thank you for listening to All of Life for God by Reformation Heritage Books. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. Reformation Heritage Books is a non-profit ministry that aims to strengthen the Church through Reformed, Puritan, and experiential literature. To learn more about this ministry and how to support us, please visit rhb.org.

Although pyramids are similar in design, many may have had different or dual functions. The authors propose that ancient Egypt developed and controlled an elaborate power system that was centered around Giza and as far south as Abydos. They believe that the underground structures, channels, and cavities that surround ancient Pyramid structures were part of an immense industrial complex, including gigantic earth batteries. The authors believe evidence indicates that the Great Pyramid on the Giza Plateau had the ability to electrically charge, or change the molecular structure of water, giving it unique properties. We believe the ancient Egyptians created a fourth form of electrically-charged water, giving it unique properties. James Ernest Brown calls this "Earthmilk Ancient Energy." All pyramids were connected to the Nile River, and there is physical evidence that water from the Nile River circulated through their passageways and chambers by way of man-made channels both above and under the ground.DR. J. J. HURTAK, Ph.D., Ph.D. and Dr. DESIREE HURTAK, Ph.D., MS. Sc. are founders of The Academy For Future Science, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to bring cooperation between science and spirituality through the positive use of consciousness. Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak are social scientists, archeologists and Futurists. Dr. J.J. Hurtak has a Ph.D. from the University of California and a second Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota. Together, the Hurtaks have written several books, including Overself Awakening and their most recent co-authored with physicist Dr. Elizabeth Rauscher, entitled Mind Dynamics in Space and Time. They are also well-known for their inspirational music, including their CD Sacred Name Sacred Codes with collaborative music by Steven Halpern, the renowned German singer and composer, Jocelyn Smith, recently honored by the German government, and for their graphic films, such as Merkabah and The Light Body for which they have won over 15 national and international awards. Their latest graphic film is called Gates of Light. Drs. Hurtaks together have traveled throughout the world to investigate ancient cultures and to work closely with indigenous people, including the Zulu Shaman Credo Mutwa, about whom they recently produced an award winning documentary called Voice of Africa. They have also worked with the Xavante Indians (Brazil) and indigenous leaders in the Andes. They are respected archeologists having worked both in Mexico and Egypt and were part of the team that first uncovered the mysterious Tomb of Osiris (1997) beneath the Giza Plateau. They also worked within the pyramids of Mexico and Egypt doing acoustic testing where they showed extensive sound tones built into the architectural design of the various temples and tombs. They have also spoken at various universities throughout the world on the power of music showing how it is a transformational tool for health and increasing the cognitive powers of the mind. They are both also Evolutionary Leaders along with such notables as Barbara Marx Hubbard, Bruce Lipton, Neal Donald Walsh, Deepak Chopra and many more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Dream Believin' - Those with Ears to HearWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.com/Network: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4Freedomhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2023%3A28&version=CJBJeremiah 23:28"If a prophet has a dream, let him tell it as a dream. But someone who has my word should speak my word faithfully. What do chaff and wheathave in common?" asks Adonai.Genesis 41:1-7 At the end of two years, Pharaoh had a dream: he was standing beside the Nile River; 2 and there came up out of the river seven cows, sleek and fat; and they began feeding in swamp grass. 3 After them, there came up out of the river seven more cows, miserable-looking and lean; and they stood by the other cows at the edge of the river. 4 Then the miserable-looking and lean cows ate up the seven sleek, fat cows. At this point Pharaoh woke up. 5 But he went to sleep again and dreamt a second time: seven full, ripe ears of grain grew out of a single stalk. 6 After them, seven ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up. 7 And the thin ears swallowed up the seven full, ripe ears. Then Pharaoh woke up and realized it had been a dream.Genesis 41:8 In the morning he found himself so upset that he summoned all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one there could interpret them for him. 9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, "Today reminds me of something wherein I am at fault: 10 Pharaoh was angry with his officials and put me in the prison of the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker. 11 One night both I and he had dreams, and each man's dream had its own meaning. 12 There was with us a young man, a Hebrew, a servant of the captain of the guard; and we told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us — he interpreted each man's dream individually. 13 And it came about as he interpreted to us — I was restored to my office, and he was hanged."Genesis 41:14 Then Pharaoh summoned Yosef, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothes, and came in to Pharaoh.15 Pharaoh said to Yosef, "I had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it; but I've heard it said about you that when you hear a dream, you can interpret it." 16 Yosef answered Pharaoh, "It isn't in me. G_d will give Pharaoh an answer that will set his mind at peace." 17 Pharaoh said to Yosef, "In my dream, I stood at the edge of the river; 18 and there came up out of the river seven cows, fat and sleek; and they began feeding in the swamp grass. 19 After them, there came up out of the river seven more cows, poor, miserable-looking and lean — I've never seen such bad-looking cows in all the land of Egypt! 20 Then the lean and miserable-looking cows ate up the first seven fat cows. 21 But after they had eaten them up, one couldn't tell that they had eaten them; because they were as miserable-looking as before. At this point I woke up. 22 But I dreamed again and saw seven full, ripe ears of grain growing out of a single stalk. 23 After them, seven ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up. 24 And the thin ears swallowed up the seven ripe ears. I told this to the magicians, but none of them could explain it to me."Genesis 41:25 Yosef said to Pharaoh, "The dreams of Pharaoh are the same: G_d has told Pharaoh what he is about to do. 26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good ears of grain are seven years — the dreams are the same. 27 Likewise the seven lean and miserable-looking cows that came up after them are seven years, and also the seven empty ears blasted by the east wind — there will be seven years of famine. 28 This is what I told Pharaoh: G_d has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 Here it is: there will be seven years of abundance throughout the whole land of Egypt; 30 but afterwards, there will come seven years of famine; and Egypt will forget all the abundance. The famine will consume the land, 31 and the abundance will not be known in the land because of the famine that will follow, because it will be truly terrible. 32 Why was the dream doubled for Pharaoh? Because the matter has been fixed by G_d, and G_d will shortly cause it to happen.Genesis 41:33 "Therefore, Pharaoh should look for a man both discreet and wise to put in charge of the land of Egypt. 34 Pharaoh should do this, and he should appoint supervisors over the land to receive a twenty percent tax on the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. 35 They should gather all the food produced during these good years coming up and set aside grain under the supervision of Pharaoh to be used for food in the cities, and they should store it. 36 This will be the land's food supply for the seven years of famine that will come over the land of Egypt, so that the land will not perish as a result of the famine."Genesis 41:37 The proposal seemed good both to Pharaoh and to all his officials. 38 Pharaoh said to his officials, "Can we find anyone else like him? The Spirit of G_d lives in him!"39 So Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Since G_d has shown you all this — there is no one as discerning and wise as you — 40 you will be in charge of my household; all my people will be ruled by what you say. Only when I rule from my throne will I be greater than you." 41 Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Here, I place you in charge of the whole land of Egypt." 42 Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Yosef's hand, had him clothed in fine linen with a gold chain around his neck 43 and had him ride in his second best chariot; and they cried before him, "Bow down!" Thus he placed him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. 44 Pharaoh said to Yosef, "I, Pharaoh, decree that without your approval no one is to raise his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt." 45 Pharaoh called Yosef by the name Tzafnat-Pa‘neach and gave him as his wife Osnat the daughter of Poti-Fera priest of On. Then Yosef went out through all the land of Egypt.Genesis 41:46 Yosef was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt; then he left Pharaoh's presence and traveled through all the land of Egypt. 47 During the seven years of abundance, the earth brought forth heaps of produce. 48 He collected all the food of these seven years in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities — the food grown in the fields outside each city he stored in that city. 49 Yosef stored grain in quantities like the sand on the seashore, so much that they stopped counting, because it was beyond measure.Genesis 41:50 Two sons were born to Yosef before the year of famine came; Osnat the daughter of Poti-Fera priest of On bore them to him. 51 Yosef called the firstborn M'nasheh [causing to forget], "Because G_d has caused me to forget all the troubles I suffered at the hands of my family." 52 The second he called Efrayim [fruit], "For G_d has made me fruitful in the land of my misfortune."Genesis 41:53 The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt ended; 54 and the seven years of famine began to come, just as Yosef had said. There was famine in all lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food. 55 When the whole land of Egypt started feeling the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food, and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, "Go to Yosef, and do what he tells you to do." 56 The famine was over all the earth, but then Yosef opened all the storehouses and sold food to the Egyptians, since the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. 57 Moreover all countries came to Egypt to Yosef to buy grain, because the famine was severe throughout the earth.Creditshttps://unsplash.com/photos/parked-white-bicycle-V83v-MYB_Z8https://unsplash.com/photos/sea-of-clouds-LtWFFVi1RXQ

In the story of the seventh plague, hail, Pharaoh finally admits he was wrong after seeing hail mixed with fire from the sky—a strange and powerful miracle. This moment shows us that even someone as stubborn and self-centered as Pharaoh can have a moment of realization. The mix of fire and ice in the hail represents Pharaoh's personality: cold and unfeeling towards others but fiery and passionate about his own needs.The reason the plague was hail is significant too. Egypt didn't depend on rain because of the Nile River, so they never looked up and depended on something higher than themselves. This is like Pharaoh's narcissism, where he only depended on himself and never considered a higher power or the needs of others.However, Pharaoh's realization was short-lived, teaching us that overcoming deep-seated selfishness requires more than just a moment of clarity. It needs a fundamental change in how one views themselves and their place in the world.Takeaways:Self-reflection is crucial: Even the most stubborn person can have moments of clarity. It's important to reflect on our actions and consider their impact on others.Empathy over ego: The story teaches the importance of caring for others, not just ourselves. Being aware of others' feelings and needs helps us grow as individuals.The role of humility: Recognizing a higher power or something greater than ourselves can help combat selfishness. It's a reminder that we're not the center of the universe.Change takes time: True change in character and perspective is not instantaneous; it requires continuous effort and humility.By learning from Pharaoh's mistake, we're reminded to stay empathetic, humble, and open to change, ensuring we don't fall into the trap of self-obsession.Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

The Sudanese army shelled parts of Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman from early morning on Thursday, after declaring victory over their Rapid Support Forces rivals in a two-year battle for the capital. The army ousted the RSF from its last footholds in Khartoum on Wednesday but the paramilitary RSF holds some areas in Omdurman, directly across the Nile River, and has consolidated in West Sudan, splitting the nation into rival zones. Here is the latest report by the Reuters News Agency...

(Isaiah 34:16) The Bible is the very Word of God. It is God's special revelation of Himself! The more we seek God in the Scriptures the more we come to know Him personally.  (0974250325) ----more----   What is the Bible? What is the Bible? Where did it come from? How can we be sure that it is accurate? Can it be trusted? And we're gonna deal with some of those questions over the next few episodes, and  The Bible's Divine Foundation I'm very excited about this final section in our study on what the Bible says because we've come to know what the Bible says about the word of God, literally what the Bible says about itself. Now, there are lots of external evidences that the Bible is the word of God. We're gonna talk about some of those, but internally, just read the Bible and the power of scripture will bring great conviction and assurance to your heart that indeed this is God's divine revelation. That it is the perfect revelation of our great God. I'm excited about this section, and I've saved it last, not because it's the least, but because, in fact, it lays a foundation for everything that we believe. All of the great truths we've been talking about for the last several weeks are built on the foundation of the word of God. If you don't have an authority to draw from, then it's just my opinion and your opinion. And this lays a foundation for any other question that might come up. Certainly, this study has not been exhaustive on even the subjects we've discussed, and then there are so many questions that arise in the world we live in today. Where do you find the answers? We believe that the Bible is the very word of the living God and that you can trust the word of God because you can trust the God of the word. Where Did the Word "Bible" Come From? Now the term Bible is an interesting term. Where does it come from? It actually comes from a word that means role or book. Now book. We understand role is a reference to the way an ancient civilization that they would write. I remember many years ago being in Cairo, Egypt, and they gave us a demonstration of how they created papyrus paper. These roles that would oftentimes become scrolls. They took reeds that grew along the Nile River and they would cut them into strips, lay them line up upon line at right angles, and then beat them and press them and polish them. And after they have dried and strengthened and bound together, it created a wonderful paper that could be written on. I remember bringing a sample of that back with me. It was just an idea about what an ancient civilization was done. We take so much for granted in our modern era with all the technology we have to convey writing, I. But in the early days, it was a very expensive and laborious process. Much work went into both writing it and then preserving it. The word Bible literally means a role or a book. It is a library of 66 books that all come together to be divine In fact, this is revelation. It's referred to throughout the word of God as scripture or the word of God. The Bible says in Isaiah 34:16, "16  Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read:" That's powerful, isn't it? This book that we're studying, this book we're talking about is not just any book. This is not man's book. This is literally the book of the Lord. And did you notice that he gave two action verbs? Two things we should do. He says, first, seek and then read. There is here a process. That's what reading is, but there's also heart in it. That's what seeking is. This is more than just something to read like you'd skim the headlines of the newspaper. No, my friend. This is something to read on a heart level. It's something to read with a great passion to know the God of the Bible.  The Bible as God's Revelation The Bible is the finished revelation of God. It is the place where God reveals his person, his work, and his will. For mankind, it is God's record of who he is. And he said to man, write it down. Now, the first mention of such writing is all the way back atf the Old Testament. In fact, in Exodus 24:4, the Bible says, " 4 And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord," We believe that though men were used as instruments of writing the scriptures. That all scripture is given by inspiration of God. That means it has a divine source. It may come to us through many tributaries. It may come through many human penman, but it has one source, and that is, it comes from God. Peter wrote and said that Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, literally as they were born along by the Holy Ghost. In other words, this is a spiritual book because this is a book the Holy Spirit wrote. It is the foundation for everything that we believe. And now I wanna talk to you for just a moment today about the most basic truth about the word of God. And it is this the Bible is God's revelation of himself. The God of the Bible is a God who wants to be known. Is there mystery related to our God? Certainly because there are things we can't fully understand. Comprehend, fathom, we're finite beings. He's an infinite God. And yet how loving and wonderful to know that the God who created the world wanted man to know him. He wanted us to be brought into the knowledge of Him.  General and Special Revelation He began by giving us what we might call general revelation. That's the revelation that everybody on Earth has. It just reveals there is a God. For example, Psalm 19, "1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." What does that mean? It means that even the creation. Cries out. There is a God, the sun, the moon, the stars, the birds that fly through the air all are a testament to the fact that there is an all powerful, all wise, all good God that ma not only made the world, but sustains the world. So the creation testifies. Romans chapter one, alludes to this same principle. As a matter of fact, the Bible says in Romans 1:18, "18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;" In other words, they've been given some truth, but they've not responded the right way to it. He goes on to say in verse 19, "19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" In other words, God's made it so that all men have some light, and if they follow the light they have, God will give them more light. So many people reject the light that they've been given. As a matter of fact, Romans chapter one says, A great number of these people begin worshiping and serving the creature instead of the creator. They stop shy of the actual source, which is God himself. So there's general revelation that begins with creation. It also includes man's conscience. Every man has a conscience built into him. The very next chapter in Romans, Romans chapter two, verse 15, says, "15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)" So God gives us creation and conscience to reveal the reality of God. But he goes beyond that in scripture and the word of God. He not only gives general revelation, he gives what we might call special revelation because in scripture we have not only the reality of God. We have the message of redemption from God. Only through the word of God can we come to know how we can have a personal relationship with the creator God of the universe. We're born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible by the word of God, which liveth and abid it forever. General Revelation prepares man for special revelation, but the special revelation of scripture is necessary for any man to have a personal relationship with the creator God. And this revelation, of course, is given in the Bible.  Read Your Bible I wanna encourage you today to spend some time just reading your Bible. Seek ye in the book of the Lord and read. Spend some time today reading the Word of God and say to the God of the word, Lord, I want to know you better, because the Bible is the foundation of our faith. Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe.  Outro and Resources We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our Library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on Enjoying the Journey.

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This fun episode comes to you LIVE from EGYPT while Rich, Jerrell and the Signature Tour group cruise the Nile River. Listen in as they describe the highlights of the trip thus far: the Pyramids and Sphinx, sacred temples, imposing statues, and the treasures of the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum. Egyptian guide Osama joins the conversation to discuss the 10 plagues of Exodus and the Egyptian deities they disparaged. Understanding where the Israelites were coming from is crucial to understanding their journey to the Promise Land; from now on, this group will read the scriptures in a new light!To learn more about this trip, read our Egypt/Jordan Signature Tour trip blog (including some amazing photos).https://gtitours.org/tour-journal/signature-egypt-jordan-2025Join us for the next round of this incredible tour, March 4-16, 2026!https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-egypt-jordan-2026

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Sermon Summary: Genesis 41 - God's Work in Hard Times Chris began his sermon by focusing on Genesis 41, highlighting the phrase "after two whole years." He reminded the congregation of the previous chapter, Genesis 40, where Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker while in prison. Joseph had asked the cupbearer to remember him and mention him to Pharaoh, hoping for release. However, two years passed, and Joseph remained imprisoned. Chris emphasized the emotional weight of this delay, likening it to waiting at a bus stop without knowing when or if the bus would arrive. Chris then moved to Pharaoh's dreams: seven healthy cows and seven healthy heads of grain, followed by seven thin, scrawny cows and heads of grain. These thin cows ate the healthy ones, deeply disturbing Pharaoh. When none of his magicians or wise men could interpret the dreams, the cupbearer finally remembered Joseph and told Pharaoh of his ability to interpret dreams. Pharaoh summoned Joseph, who, after shaving and changing his clothes (a cultural nod to Egyptian customs), stood before Pharaoh. Chris noted the risks Joseph took, as Pharaoh's favor was unpredictable, and Joseph had witnessed the fates of the cupbearer and baker. He compared this to a modern analogy of meeting with a powerful but unpredictable leader. Joseph, however, immediately gave credit to God, stating that God, not himself, could interpret the dreams. He interpreted the dreams as seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, a message from God to Pharaoh. Unlike some prophetic messages that are conditional, this was a definite prediction. Joseph then advised Pharaoh to appoint a wise man to manage the surplus during the years of abundance to prepare for the famine. Pharaoh and his officials were impressed, recognizing that Joseph was filled with the Spirit of God. Pharaoh appointed Joseph as second-in-command, giving him his signet ring, fine linen clothing, a gold chain, and a chariot. Chris highlighted the cultural details, noting Egyptian words and customs mentioned in the text, reinforcing the authenticity of the story. Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian name, Zaphanath-Paneah, and a wife, Asenath, the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of On (Heliopolis). Chris emphasized that Joseph, despite living in a pagan culture, remained true to his faith, evident in his choice of Hebrew names for his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Manasseh's name reflected Joseph's ability to forget his past troubles, and Ephraim's name acknowledged God's fruitfulness in his time of grief. Chris then outlined five key takeaways from the story: God can use hard times for good: Chris referenced Genesis 50:20, where Joseph tells his brothers that though they meant to harm him, God intended it for good. He acknowledged that hard times are not automatically beneficial and require conscious effort to turn to God. God is at work in history and in individuals: God's rescue mission, evident throughout the Bible, is both grand and personal. Chris contrasted God's approach with human leaders, emphasizing that God does not sacrifice individuals for a larger plan. God specializes in transformation: From Joseph's sudden elevation to his character development, God's transformative power is evident. Chris also mentioned the dying thief on the cross and Paul's description of believers in Colossians as examples of this transformation. Cultivate confidence in God: Joseph's unwavering trust in God, even before Pharaoh, is a model for believers. Chris encouraged the congregation to place all their trust in God, likening it to placing all their chips on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God wants you to be fruitful in your place: Regardless of their circumstances, God desires believers to be fruitful, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit. Chris concluded with a prayer, thanking God for his goodness and transformative power, and asking for transformation in their lives and in the nation. Bible References: Genesis 40 Genesis 41 Genesis 50:20 Colossians (general reference) Acts (general reference) Genesis 15 Transcription Thank you, let's have the slide up. We're continuing with our story of Joseph this morning. We've reached Genesis chapter 41. And what I'm gonna do is I'm gonna walk through the story commenting here and there. And then after that I've got kind of five points which I think we can take away from it. Let's have the next slide. So Genesis 41 opens with the word after two whole years. And there's a bit of an emphasis on the word whole. In fact, I think literally it says after two years full of days. And I guess to understand that we need to dip back to last week's chapter that Andy spoke about and remember what happened two years before this. So let's again have the next slide. And so this is Joseph speaking in chapter 40. And he's talking to one of his cellmates in prison who was the cupbearer to Pharaoh. And Joseph has just told this fortunate man that because of God's action he's gonna be restored to his old job and he will be back within Pharaoh's inner circle again. So it's fantastic news for that cupbearer. And so Joseph says, and please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Mention me to Pharaoh so he might let me out of this place for I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews and now I'm here in prison but I did nothing to deserve it. And everything that Joseph says that is entirely fair and reasonable and he's asking his cellmate to remember him when he's restored to Pharaoh's inner circle. But two years later, Joseph is still in prison. And I think to imagine what that's like we need to kind of put ourselves in Joseph's feet in his shoes for a bit, don't we? I wonder whether the first few nights kind of Joseph went to sleep in the prison thinking well I wonder if tomorrow will be the day. Tomorrow will be the day that the cupbearer will remember how I was involved in having him restored to his old job. There will be a knock on the cell and I will be released. And then the days turn to weeks and the weeks turn to months. And slowly the realization must have dawned on Joseph that the cupbearer had forgotten him. But the man who significantly owed Joseph his freedom had overlooked him. That somebody he had hoped would be involved in his rescue had forgotten him. And that sense of being abandoned and overlooked by somebody we put our trust in is really painful. And of course we know and we know from chapter 41 that it lasted two full years. But think about this. Joseph didn't know it was gonna last two years. At the beginning probably hoped it would be much less. But he had no assurance that it was going to come to an end. I'm not a very patient person when it comes to travel arrangements. To put me in a queue at an airport or a bus stop and I'm not good at that. But of course sometimes you have these modern bus stops don't they and they've got this kind of sign up and it says there's a number 76 bus coming in 10 minutes and you kind of wait for that to happen. But this is more like an old fashioned one. Joseph has stood at the bus stop and he doesn't know if the bus is ever gonna come. So he's having to experience the weight with nothing but God to rely on and knowing that somebody who deeply owed him has forgotten him. So that must have been very painful and difficult. But let's continue with chapter 41. So after two full years something happens. God is at work and he's sending a message to Pharaoh. And Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing on the bank of the Nile River. In his dream he saw seven fat healthy cows come out of the river and begin grazing in the marsh grass. And he saw seven more cows come up behind them from the Nile. These were scrawny and thin. These cows stood beside the fat cows on the river bank and then the strawny thin cows ate the seven healthy fat cows. I think this is a bit like dreams. Sometimes a dream starts with or has bits in it that seem entirely normal. And then somehow in our dream something very weird happens. And that's what this dream like. The first bit, seven healthy cows grazing in the kind of best grass, which is the grass growing next to the Nile, are kind of having a perfectly normal time that cows have. And then seven other cows, strawny and mean looking cows appear and they eat the first lot. Well, cows are not carnivores. That's not meant to happen. This is something weird. But nevertheless, it deeply disturbs Pharaoh. Let's have the next slide. And so the next morning Pharaoh was very disturbed by the dream. So he scrawled for all the magicians and the wise men of Egypt. When Pharaoh told them his dreams, not one of them could tell them what they meant. And that in itself is interesting because, you know, magic, what we would call the occult, is a big part of the religion of Egypt. And the magicians and the wise men felt very connected to the kind of the world of spirits. And Pharaoh himself was believed to be the son of Ra, the sun god. But with all their connections, they are deeply disturbed and out of their depth because the one true God is now at work. And finally, the cupbearer says, today I've been reminded of my failure, he told Pharaoh. Well, not before time we might think because his failure had been significant. But God is at work and he remembers and so he mentions Pharaoh. And so he mentions Joseph. Next slide, please. And Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once and he was quickly brought from the prison. And after he shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before Pharaoh. And there's a few interesting things in here. One is this reference to shaving and changing his clothes. Because you see, most of the peoples of the Near East at the time, the men didn't shave. So beards were in for men. But the Egyptians shaved. And so to appear before Pharaoh, Joseph shaved. And that's just, actually this whole chapter is full of little references to Egypt which I'll come back to. And then he gets, obviously he gets fresh clothes. Even that's a kind of sign that something is happening because both the catastrophes that happened to Joseph up to now had involved him losing clothes. So if you bear in mind, when he's first, his brothers turn and they beat him up and they throw him into that water system that they of course, they take away from him the special coat of many colors. And then later when he's experiencing some success and he's working for Potiphar, and he has that issue with Potiphar's wife, she's grabbed his kind of outer garment and he's run out in just his underwear effectively. So there's something here about him being restored and going in to stand before Pharaoh. Nevertheless, I think if I was Joseph, I would be, have mixed feelings about appearing before Pharaoh. After all, what did he most recently know about Pharaoh? Well, he's two cellmates. One of them had been the cupbearer and the other was a baker. Both of them had been kind of part of Pharaoh's inner circle and one of them got his old job back and it turned out really well for him. And the other one was beheaded. So, and we're not told the reason. Maybe there were no reasons. Maybe that Pharaoh was just the kind of guy who was exercising his power and I will restore one guy and have the other one's head cut off to show everybody how powerful I am. And in funny ways, I think, well, appearing before Pharaoh was obviously good but it definitely carried its risks. I kind of think making this very contemporary. It's a bit like having a meeting with Donald Trump. And it might go well, but you can't be sure. So, let's have the next slide. And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I had a dream last night and nobody here can tell me what it means but have I heard that when you hear about a dream, you can interpret it. And Joseph said, it's beyond my power to do this but God can tell you what it means and set you at ease. And you know, Joseph's big moment has come and he deals with that by doing two risky things. First of all, he starts by contradicting Pharaoh. In fact, some of the translations that makes that even more apparent. You know, Pharaoh just said, I can hear that you can interpret dreams. And Joseph said, well, no, I can't do it, but God can. And the second thing he does that's really risky is of course, he brings God into the conversation with somebody who had no reason to feel would be open and sympathetic to that. You know, as I said, the Egyptians didn't worship the God of the Hebrews. They had their own kind of collection of gods and with the sun god at the center of that and Pharaoh was supposed to be the son of the sun god. And here's Joseph bringing God into the conversation. So he's doing something risky, but I think it speaks to what God has been doing in Joseph's heart during all that time in prison. And also, it reminds me of something that Jesus says in the New Testament. He says, when you're kind of dragged before court because you're being persecuted for my name, he said, don't prepare an elaborate defense in advance. The Holy Spirit will give you the words to say. And there are plenty of examples of that in New Testament. You know, Peter and John before the Sanhedrin in Acts. But, you know, the Holy Spirit is giving Joseph the words to say. And he's absolutely nailing his colors to the mass. This is God that will be the answer to your problem. My God, the one true God. Next slide. And Joseph responded, both of Pharaoh's dreams being the same thing. God is telling Pharaoh in advance what he's about to do. The seven healthy cows and the seven healthy heads of grain both represent seven years of prosperity. And the seven thin scrawny cows that came up later and the seven thin heads of grain, withered by the east wind, represent seven years of famine. Don't think I mentioned the secondary. There was a secondary, but the point was the same. And Joseph's saying, God is telling you in advance about what he's going to do. Now sometimes, maybe even quite often in scripture, when God tells people in advance what he's going to do, it is conditional. So God says, you know, I'm going to do this unless you do something else. So probably the classic example of that would be the story of Jonah. You know, when Jonah's sent and he proclaims of the city of Nineveh, he said, God is coming to judge you unless you repent. So sometimes God's word is conditional on us having to do something. But this is not like that. And that's not a word of judgment. But it is God saying, this is what's definitely going to happen. And there's still something you need to do about it. So there's still work to be done, even though God has said what will happen next. Next slide. Therefore, Pharaoh should find an intelligent and wise man and put him in charge of the entire land of Egypt. And Pharaoh should appoint supervisors of the land and let them collect one fifth of all the crops during the seven good years. Yeah, I'm not sure that'd be popular today, wouldn't it? A new tax of 20%. But that's effectively what Joseph is proposing. Some Christians, I think, feel that the kind of planning isn't really spiritual. And you should just kind of rely on your instincts and leading of the Holy Spirit moment by moment. Here, however, we see Joseph is being very definitely led by the Holy Spirit. And his answer to that is to make a plan that's going to last for 14 years. Next slide. Joseph's suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials. So Pharaoh asked his officials, can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the Spirit of God? Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are. This is an extraordinary turn of events. I get, you know, even Joseph must have been fairly stunned by what's happening at this point. Because God's favor is very clearly in this situation. Let's actually remind me of a verse about Jesus as a teenager really, certainly age 12 and onwards. It said, and he grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. And this is a moment of great favor to the kingdom of God. And Pharaoh is, Pharaoh and all the officials think this is fantastic, this is the man we need, this is what we need. And I think sometimes that prayer for God's favor is something I think we should be praying for for our country, that God will give favor to the gospel. That people who we might expect to be close to the gospel will in fact receive it with great enthusiasm. So we should pray for that. Next slide. And Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph's finger. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung a gold chain around his neck. Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserve for a second in command. And whenever Joseph went, the command was shouted, kneeled down. I've got some friends who, some of you know them, I probably recognize them from the story, who kind of grew up in Yorkshire but in adult life, moved to Scotland and lived in Scotland for a considerable period of time. And as kind of good Yorkshire people, they didn't lose their accents. But I did notice that over the years, they gradually acquired some Scottish words. So it crept into the vocabulary. And so they would say things like I for yes, and we for small. Still with a Yorkshire accent, but some of the vocabulary crept in. And that's completely understandable. And that's something, and it's not kind of visible for it, but that's something that's happening in this chapter. There's quite a lot of words here that are actually Egyptian words. So the word for ring is an Egyptian word. The word Nile that we heard on it is an Egyptian word. The fine linen clothing, that was something that was kind of favored by another Egyptian word. And the reference to kneeling down, the translation is slightly disagree on what exactly was said, but whether it was something like that, that's another Egyptian word borrowed. And of course, none of that should surprise us if this story is actually Joseph's story retold. I think as I said when I spoke previously, I think we can kind of hear Joseph's voice in all this. And in fact, Egyptian archeology has confirmed some of these details. So there are wall paintings that show Pharaoh anointing some favored servant by putting a gold chain around the neck and helping them into the chariot and stuff like that. So that there are kind of details here that feel very authentic to the situation as we understand it in Egypt. Next slide. And Pharaoh gave Joseph a new Egyptian name, Zaphanath-Paniya and he also gave him a wife whose name was Atharath and she was the daughter of Potipharah, the priest of On. You can see why they call the musical Joseph, didn't they, and not Zaphanath-Paniya because it doesn't really trip off the tongue, does it? But actually, it means something like God lives, he speaks. It's a beautiful title. And again, in fact, what I said about God's favor, actually, that Egyptians, profoundly pagan people, top dogs in the ancient world, are suddenly finding this God of Joseph deeply attractive. But he's got a wife and she's the daughter of Potipharah, the priest of On. Now, On is not some Egyptian god. On is a place that was later renamed by the Greek Heliopolis that got that name because it was the center for the worship of the sun god and in fact, I think there's not much left of it but there was a huge temple in On to the god Ra, the sun god of the Egyptians. So when it said she was the daughter of Potipharah, it's a bit like the priest of On, it's a bit like saying she was the daughter of the archbishop of Canterbury. So Joseph has been married into high society and the grandfather to his children is going to be the archbishop of the sun god. And I just mention that because from pretty much all of Joseph's adult life, he has to discover what it is to be a believer in the one true God in the context of a culture that's got a completely different set of values and ideas. And some of you may be in that situation, maybe in that situation in your workplace, in your family and in Christians today in this country, you know, the culture is not a culture that is that similar very often to the values that we hold there. But Joseph, and there are plenty more examples in the Bible, Daniel would be another obvious one, people who show what it means to live faithfully in the context of a culture that is completely different from your values and your belief system. Next slide. Yes, so he was 30 years old when he began serving in the court of Pharaoh. And when Joseph left Pharaoh's presence, he inspected the entire land of Egypt. As predicted for seven years, the land produced bumper crops and during those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the city. So one of the picture, not just in these few verses, but in this whole section of the charity is how energetic and hardworking Joseph is. He's deeply involved, you know, God has a plan, but that plan involves Joseph in a great deal of work and effort. Because he's not in, you know, what these days we might call full-time Christian work. It's an entirely secular job. He's, you know, depending how you look at it, he's either in government or he's in famine relief, but that's his job. But he is demonstrating something that Paul said in Colossians, whatever we do, we should work hard as though working for Christ. And Joseph is energetic in his job. Next slide. During this time, before the first of the famine years, two sons were born to Joseph and his wife, Asenath, the daughter of Potipharah, the priest of On. And Joseph named his eldest son Manasseh, but he said, God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father's family. And it's an interesting thing to hear. First of all, that Joseph has chosen a Hebrew name for his first son, Manasseh, the Hebrew name. That kind of suggests really that, you know, what I said, he might be living in the midst of a culture that is hostile, but his key decisions are deeply influenced by his religion and his belief. So he's chosen a Hebrew name for his son. And he says, God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father's family. Now, this of course doesn't mean that God has erased his memory. That's not what this means. But it does mean that Joseph is not defined by the difficulties that have gone before. You know, Joseph has definitely been a victim. He has been kidnapped, he's been enslaved, he's been held in prison entirely unjustifiably. So he is a victim, but a victim is not who he is. There's a line in a Robert Burns poem, I do rather like the line, I will admit, but it's of, it describes a woman waiting at home for her husband to return from the pub, knowing that he will have had too much to drink. And the line says, she's nursing her wrath to keep it warm. And Joseph doesn't do that. You know, he had, you know, humanly speaking, he had a lot of reasons to bear a grudge against his brothers and against the cupbearer, against Potiphar's wife, against the way he's been treated. But he doesn't do that. God has set him free from things that might otherwise have been a deep bondage to him. He has been set free from all of that. God has made him forget his troubles and everyone in my father's family. Next slide. And Joseph named his second son Ephraim, but he said, God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief. And again, Ephraim, that's another Hebrew word chosen for his second son. And gosh, what a moving line. God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief. God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief. And this brings me on to my five takeaways or things for us to think about. Let's have the next slide. The first one is God can use the hard times we experience to do us good. Andy talked about all this, but this weekend, and you remember, I think I referred to it, in Genesis 50 at verse 20, in conversation with his brothers, Joseph will said, you intended it to harm me, but God intended it for good. And that's kind of the point that's being made here. But I think it's worth saying that that doesn't happen automatically or it's by no means guaranteed because hard times do come with many temptations. There's a temptation to unbelief. There's a temptation to resentment. There's a temptation to anger. There's a temptation to holding on to grudges. There's a temptation to doubt. But nevertheless, hard times can be useful to us if they drive us into the arms of Jesus. And sometimes we need to do that consciously. One of my sons is planning to run some kind of fancy race later this year. I think it might be an ultra marathon or something like that. I don't know all the details. But he lives in the Netherlands. And he said, well, part of my difficulty for that is that in the Netherlands, I can really only train on flat ground because actually that hills is not a big thing where he is. And he says, in order to kind of run successfully in this race, which is in this country, he'll need to do some exercises and find some places to do some training that will involve the stress of running up and down. And I think hard times can kind of do that for us. They can train us in things that are hard for us to acquire when everything is going smoothly. So hard times can do us good. And hard times could help us to put our entire trust into Jesus. Because when times are really rough, there is nobody else to look to except Jesus. And that's a good message that will do us good when we're in good times again. And sometimes I think we need to deliberately get hold of those hard times and lay them out before God. I can remember, I think I was probably in 1920 and I was working in a Christian center in Israel. And I got a letter, it was the days of letters. I got a letter from my mother to say that my father had left home and moved him with somebody else. And I recognized that that, what had happened, could be a source of unforgiveness or bitterness or hurt to me. And I remember kind of laying this letter out before God and said, God, will you protect me from the harm that might otherwise come from me? And God absolutely answered that prayer. And it was a long time later, I had good times with my father and he died when we were on very good terms. So God can answer the question, but I think there is something about, I will deliberately hand over my hard times to God. Second one, God is at work in history and in me. Let me kind of unpack that a bit. Really the whole story of the Bible, certainly the whole story from Genesis 3 onwards, is the story of a gigantic rescue mission. Since the moment when mankind turned its back on God, God has been engaged in a rescue mission, a mission that would last for centuries and would involve great pain and sacrifice, particularly with the death of Jesus on the cross. But now that God is engaged on this huge project, which is about taking people, anybody who really wants to, from every tribe and nation, and bringing them back into his family again, that's the plan that God is involved in. And God is planning well in advance. If you can go back to Genesis 15. Genesis 15 is when God appears to Abraham and God has a number of things to say to Abraham. And I think God describes the exodus to Abraham. Now, even when we are today with Joseph, the exodus is still 400 plus years ahead. And where Joseph is now is 230 to 250 years after God appeared to Abraham. So God is making plans on that time scale. So God is engaged in this huge project. But you know, what I was thinking about, I'm thinking when human beings, particularly kind of governments or world leaders, have a big project on us, something they're really trying to achieve, very often individuals will get sacrificed to that. You know, there's a bigger game in town than your individual needs. You know, one maybe extreme example, you know, Putin. So Putin wants Russia to be bigger. And in order to achieve that purpose, he's happy to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of young Russians who have died in that war and countless Ukrainians. Because for him, making Russia greater than it was is worth the cost. But you know, even if you look at people who are perhaps, you know, better adjusted than Putin and more normal and more benevolent, generally speaking, if there's a big project on, the needs of the individual will be overlooked. You know, sometimes even our politics, you know, and this happens regularly, doesn't it? The tabloids get hold of some story that's embarrassing about a government minister. And the thing goes on for a while. And it either dies away, but if it doesn't die away, it looks like it's gaining steam. At some point, somebody in number 10 will make a phone call to that minister and say, it's time to resign because you're getting in the way of the message the government wants to project. And so the individual has to kind of fall on their sword and be overlooked. And the truth is, you know, even in many more mundane things, if you work for a company and what that company is trying to achieve and your personal interests start to not be in alignment, you can expect to have to be looking for a new job, don't you? That's just kind of life. But the only thing about this is, when we look at God, we see God is at work in history on a scale far greater than anything else. But there are no compromises in God. So he's able to give significant individual attention to you and to your needs and to your salvation whilst advancing the kingdom of God. And this story exemplifies some of that. God is building his people and he's rescuing people from starvation and Joseph is serving that. But God is also at work in Joseph's character and looking after and tending for Joseph. So God is at work in history and in me. Number three, the others will be shorter. God specializes in transformation. Now that's abundantly true in this story. One minute, there's Joseph. He's a foreigner, he's in jail and he's a slave. And then moments later, it appears, he's the grand vizier of Egypt. So there's an abundant, sudden transformation. You know, when God springs into action, things can change very suddenly. But there's another transformation that's gone on that's taken longer and required perhaps more effort and that is the transformation in Joseph's character. This is this self-absorbed teenager that we saw at the beginning of the story. Now, a mature man of God who is deliberately giving God the credit. Think, this is actually not about me, it's about God. And we see this in the New Testament, don't we? And there's many more examples of transformation. The dying thief on the cross and Jesus says to him, today you will be with me in paradise. How's that for transformation? Well, the story that Paul paints when he summarizes the gospel and the Colossians, he said, you were enemies of God because of your evil thoughts and actions. But now, through the death of Christ, God has brought you into his own presence and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. Stand before him without a single fault? How's that for transformation? Next. Cultivate God's confidence. I think we see that in what Joseph said to Pharaoh. You know, he's putting his entire confidence in God. He's trusting in God alone. One of the prayers I find myself praying a lot is, you know, God help me to trust you with all my heart and soul and mind. And I've kind of got, I mean, it's not a very Christian image, but I hope it works for you. And that's, you know, imagine you're in a casino and there's the right wheel and you've got this pile of chips and you put all of your chips on one number and the wheels spin. In a sense, as Christians, we're called to put all of our chips on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of it. We're trusting ourselves entirely to God. Next one. And finally, God wants you to be fruitful in this place. And, you know, Joseph expressed it very movingly and talking about his own. He wants me to be fruitful in the land of my grief, is how he describes it. But whatever, you know, my place is, whatever your place is, God wants you to be fruitful. And you will be fruitful if you give him control. And of course, what fruitful looks like will certainly be different for you than it was for Joseph, and different for you than it is for me. But there's a common feature in that is that we should expect the fruit of the Spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. God wants you to be fruitful. And he will do that. He will do that if you let him. Let's pray. Father God, we thank you that you are a good and gracious God. And Father, we thank you that you are the same God who is God to Joseph, Lord. And you can transform our lives. And Lord, we need transformation. And Lord, our nation needs transformation. And so, Lord, we call on your name. We call on you, Jesus Christ. Amen. Amen.

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What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and immerse yourself in something bigger than yourself? Fresh from a great trip to Uganda, I'm grappling with deep questions about work, meaning, and the unexpected ways life pulls us forward. This episode is a raw, unfiltered reflection on what I experienced—and how it's shifting my perspective.

Walaa Badour, cruise director, Egyptologist and tour director on AmaLilia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about AmaWaterways' Nile River itineraries. Badour describes the full 12-day itinerary, including stops in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, featuring guided tours of historic sites, museum visits, cultural experiences and Nile River cruising. Badour also explains AmaWaterways' approach to accessibility, service, exclusive excursions and the Egyptian government's safety measures for travelers. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Walaa Badour, cruise director, Egyptologist and tour director on AmaLilia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about AmaWaterways' Nile River ships, AmaDahlia and AmaLilia. Badnour describes the accommodations, dining, entertainment and amenities on board, including a gym, spa and specialty restaurant. Badour also highlights the accessibility on the ships, themed parties, cultural performances and the Egyptian government's extensive safety measures. This is the first of a two-part interview. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine how advancing desalination technology could reshape geopolitics and transform landscapes. They discuss how affordable desalination ($0.3 cents per liter) makes large-scale terraforming feasible, potentially enabling countries like Saudi Arabia or Australia to create vast green spaces and support larger populations. The technology's implications extend beyond water security to national development and climate resilience. The essay on desalination originally appeared in The Bismarck Brief - subscribe here: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ —

This week, we're examining Ezekiel 32, the final chapter of eight in his Oracles Against the Nations. This chapter also concludes the series of seven oracles against Egypt. It consists of lamentations for Pharaoh and the Egyptian forces, symbolically depicting their defeat and descent into Sheol.The sixth oracle against Egypt came to Ezekiel on March 3, 585 BCE, two years after the previous oracle and two months after news of Jerusalem's fall reached the exiles (33:21). By this time, new refugees lived among them in Tel Abib, and they were hearing Ezekiel's prophecies for the first time. All hope of Egyptian intervention was lost.Ezekiel raised a final lament for Pharaoh saying, “You consider yourself a lion among the nations, but you are like a dragon in the seas; you thrash about in your streams, trouble the water with your feet, and foul your streams” (32:2). Ezekiel then returned to his earlier imagery of a crocodile or tannim, a mythical sea monster. Yahweh decreed that he, and a throng of people, would capture the sea monster in a net and hurl it into an open field. Exposed to the elements, the creature would die. Perhaps this was Ezekiel's way of portraying Pharaoh's exile to a foreign land. Scavenging animals and birds would eat from his massive carcass that overlaid the mountains and filled the valleys with his blood (32:3-4).When the creature died, God would darken the skies. He said, “All the shining lights of the heavens I will darken above you and put darkness on your land” (32:7). Darkening the sun, moon, and stars was reminiscent of the Exodus, the last time God confronted the pharaoh by displaying his power over all of nature (Ex. 10:21-24). God also vowed that he would wipe out all of Egypt's livestock (32:13). During the Exodus, the fifth plague God sent on Egypt specifically targeted the animals of Egypt but spared the livestock of the Israelites. According to Ezekiel, so little would survive in Egypt that the Nile River and its channels would have a chance to rest. Without cattle kicking up mud or humans drawing water, the debris would settle, and its streams would run clear as oil (33:14). Support the show

* Israel says UNRWA must leave East Jerusalem by January 30 Israel's United Nations envoy, Danny Danon, has told the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA must "cease its operations in [East] Jerusalem, and evacuate all premises in which it operates in the city" by January 30. A law banning UNRWA's operation on Israeli land and contact with Israeli authorities takes effect on January 30. * Pete Hegseth confirmed as defence secretary after Vance's tiebreaking vote Vice President JD Vance has broken the Senate's 50-50 vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the US Secretary of Defense despite questions over qualifications and allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women. The voting late on Friday was at a 50-50 tie before Vance broke the tie. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behaviour as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role leading the US military. * UN peacekeepers locked in 'intense' fighting against M23 rebels in DRC The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo said that its peacekeepers are "engaged" in "intense" fighting against M23 rebels, who have almost encircled the main city in the country's east. The UN said in a statement that its mission's Quick Reaction Forces have "been actively engaged in intense combat" over the past 48 hours, carrying out heavy artillery fire against M23 positions. The mission reported that heavy clashes were ongoing for the control of Sake — a town in DRC's eastern province of North Kivu. * Sudan army breaks RSF's siege on Khartoum HQ, reclaims oil refinery The Sudanese army has said it broke a siege of its headquarters in Khartoum by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which had encircled it since war broke out in April 2023. In a statement, the army said troops in Bahri (Khartoum North) and Omdurman across the Nile River had "merged with our forces stationed at the General Command of the Armed Forces". A military source confirmed that "the arrival of the forces from Bahri completely lifted the siege on the command". * Experts look for clues as mysterious deaths grip India-administered Kashmir Authorities in the India-administered Jammu and Kashmir region are probing the mysterious deaths of 17 people in a remote village, which has led to a lockdown. Over the past month, 17 individuals from three connected families, including 12 children, have died in the village of Badhaal in the Rajouri district, situated along the Line of Control, the boundary between India- and Pakistan-administered parts of the disputed Kashmir region. The deaths took place between December 7 and January 19. Around 200 people have been quarantined, while six others have been hospitalised and are in stable condition, according to officials.

After Moshe was placed in a basket in the Nile River, the pasuk states: ותתצב אחתו מרחק לדעה מה־יעשה לו "His sister stood from afar to see what would happen to him." The Midrash explains that the entire pasuk uses language referring to the Shechina , as if to say that it was Hashem Himself who was standing from afar, watching over Moshe. What is the lesson here? Rabbi Menashe Reizman, based on the mefarshim , explained that what Miriam did—standing and watching—seemed irrational. Naturally, a baby left in a basket on a river would not survive. People usually cannot bear to witness suffering, especially when it involves a relative. So, what was Miriam watching for? The answer is that Miriam was a neviah . She had received a prophecy that the Jewish savior would be born into her family. She stood there with unwavering emunah , waiting to see how Hashem would bring about the salvation. Even though it seemed as though her prophecy would be nullified—since Moshe was abandoned in the river—she trusted that Hashem would fulfill His word. This teaches us that Hashem's ways are far beyond our comprehension. What appeared as abandonment was, in fact, the very act that enabled Moshe to rise to leadership. Being raised in the king's palace gave Moshe the stature and respect necessary to lead the Jewish people. The word אחותו (his sister) in the pasuk also signifies connection. Although Hashem appeared רחוק -distant, He was always present, providing exactly what was needed. The suffering endured by the Jewish people in Mitzrayim was immense, yet the Torah dedicates only a handful of pesukim to describing it. The majority of these parshiyot focus on the geula and Hashem's wondrous salvations. The mefarshim explain that dwelling too much on hardships can distort our perception and harm our emunah . For example, Chazal tell us that Pharaoh killed 300 Jewish babies every day—150 in the morning and 150 in the afternoon—and bathed in their blood. When Moshe witnessed this unimaginable suffering, he asked Hashem how such atrocities could happen. Hashem explained that it was all being done with chesed , to provide the necessary tikkunim for those souls. Moshe pleaded with Hashem to save at least one child, and Hashem permitted it. That child, however, later caused great destruction to Klal Yisrael . His name was Michah. Michah used the inscription "Aleh Shor" , which Moshe had used to retrieve Yosef's coffin, to bring forth the egel from the fire—a sin that continues to impact us today. Michah brought avoda zara into Eretz Yisrael and was the father of Yeravam ben Nevat(Nevat was another name for Micha), who led the ten tribes into exile and set events into motion that ultimately led to the destruction of the Bet Hamikdash . We cannot fully comprehend Hashem's ways. The children killed in Mitzrayim were undergoing tikkunim to achieve eternal life in the World to Come. Many were gilgulim (reincarnated souls) from earlier generations—the generations of Enosh, the Dor Hamabul , the Dor Hapelaga , and the people of Sodom. The Mishna in Pirkeh Avot teaches: אל תסתכל בקנקן אלא במה שיש בו - "Don't look at the vessel but at its contents." The Lev Aryeh explains that this can also refer to the atrocities in Mitzrayim. The letters קן in the word קנקן have a numerical value of 150(written 2x), hinting at the 150 babies killed every morning and every afternoon. The mishna reminds us not to focus solely on the apparent suffering but to consider the greater purpose—those souls were spared from bringing even greater harm to Klal Yisrael . Even the worst suffering can be Hashem's way of providing tikkunim for each creation, ensuring its eternal life in the World to Come. Our role is to trust that the Shechina is always with us, working for our ultimate benefit. The Chatam Sofer writes that every Jew has a mitzva, as they age, to reflect on their life and see how Hashem guided them. We are to recognize how events that once seemed terrible were, in hindsight, truly good. One of our main missions in this world is to develop complete faith in Hashem's constant and boundless chesed . One day, everything will be revealed. Until then, we have the opportunity to demonstrate our belief.

Parashat Shemot tells of the Egyptians' enslavement of Beneh Yisrael. We read that as Beneh Yisrael rapidly reproduced, and their population grew, Pharaoh feared that they would turn against the empire, and join with Egypt's enemies. He thus decided to enslave them, so they would not endanger the country. Pharaoh later decreed that all newborn boys among Beneh Yisrael should be murdered. The Gemara in Masechet Sota (11a) tells that Pharaoh actually consulted with his three advisors, all of whom are known to us from other contexts: Bilam, Yitro and Iyob. Bilam, the Gemara relates, made the suggestion to oppress Beneh Yisrael, and so he was killed in battle by Beneh Yisrael many years later. Iyob remained silent, without agreeing or objecting, and he was punished for his inaction by enduring harsh afflictions. Yitro fled, unwilling to take part in the inhumane treatment of Beneh Yisrael, and he was thus rewarded. If we think about it, the reactions of all three men are nothing short of baffling. Bilam, as the Mishna in Pirkeh Avot (5:19) describes, was exceedingly arrogant. He felt overly confident and secure. We would have expected him to dismiss Pharaoh's fears, to remind Pharaoh that Egypt was powerful enough not to feel threatened by Beneh Yisrael's rapid growth. Iyob, as we know, was an exceptionally righteous man. He is the last person we would expect to sit by idly as the panel of which he was part devised an evil plan to persecute an innocent sector of the population. And Yitro is described by the Rabbis as a profound thinker and philosopher, who studied and pondered all the different faiths in the world until arriving at the truth of monotheism. Surely a man with such brilliance could have shown Pharaoh the absurdity of his fears, that there was no reason to suspect that Beneh Yisrael, who had shown no signs of disloyalty, would turn against the country. Yet, Yitro did not speak up, and instead ran away. This shows us quite clearly how the Egyptian bondage unfolded in a way that nobody could have ever predicted. Beneh Yisrael lived peacefully in Egypt, without causing any trouble or inviting enmity, and yet, through a series of circumstances which they would never have foreseen, they found themselves brutally enslaved, and their infants put to death. However, this Parasha tells us also how the redemption from Egypt unfolded in no less an unpredictable fashion. A woman named Yochebed decided to hide her child from the Egyptian authorities, and placed him in a basket on the Nile River. The baby was discovered by none other than the princess – the daughter of the evil king who decreed that all infants among Beneh Yisrael should be put to death. We would have expected the princess – who immediately identified the child as a Jew – to comply with her father's edict, and kill the baby, or at least leave him to die on his own. But she not only saved the baby, in direct defiance of her father's decree – she brought him to the palace and raised him there, giving him the name "Moshe" which alluded to his having been drawn from the water ("Meshitihu") – loudly broadcasting the fact that she acted against her father! Remarkably, Pharaoh's own palace became the home in which the redeemer was raised. The Rabbis teach that Pharaoh decreed the murder of the infants because his astrologers warned that the one who would redeem Beneh Yisrael was about to be born. And yet, it turned out that Pharaoh himself raised this baby who would lead Beneh Yisrael to freedom. Just as the exile began as a result of a sequence of events that nobody could have possibly predicted, the redemption, too, unfolded in a likewise unpredictable manner. The Egyptian exile is viewed by our tradition as the prototype of all subsequent exiles, and the redemption from Egyptian bondage is viewed as the prototype for all subsequent redemptions. Just as the Egyptian exile began and ended in ways which nobody could have predicted – so will all our nation's exiles began and end in unpredictable ways. The current war being waged in Eretz Yisrael began in a way that no one could have possibly foreseen. No one could have imagined that a barbaric, primitive terror group could succeed in breaching Israel's state-of-the-art barrier, using the most advanced technology on earth, secured by what is likely the world's greatest intelligence apparatus. Hamas' success in attacking Israel on October 7, 2023 was something none of us could have predicted, and even now, it still boggles the mind how such a thing could have happened. It is clear beyond a doubt that this was Hashem's doing, that, just as Hashem brought about Beneh Yisrael's enslavement through a peculiar, mysterious sequence of events, He brought upon us the current crisis, as well. But we find comfort and encouragement in the knowledge that the resolution of this crisis, and our nation's redemption, will likewise occur in ways that we cannot possibly imagine. It is futile to try predicting what will happen and how this will end. And G-d certainly does not need our ideas. The only thing about the outcome that we know for certain is that it will be something which nobody can foresee right now. We must maintain our faith and fervently pray on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Israel, recognizing that the outcome will be determined solely by Hashem.

Isaiah speaks the burden concerning Egypt because the LORD desires His people to know that looking to Egypt for help is futile. Egypt's idolatry is useless. Egypt depends on the Nile River, and yet, the Nile is under the LORD's command. Egypt's wisdom is foolish. To show the reality of the judgment coming upon Egypt, God commands Isaiah to preach naked and barefoot for three years. In all these ways, God shows His people not to trust in Egypt. Not only will Egypt be judged like all the nations, but ultimately the one true God will call even Egyptians to worship Him alone. Therefore, Israel should trust in the LORD for help.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 19:1-20:6.  "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 1-39. The prophet proclaims to the people of his day and throughout history that the Holy One of Israel alone is exalted. Those who put their trust in the strength of man will be brought low, but those who trust in the LORD will see that He is their Immanuel. Jesus is God with us who reigns over the kingdom of God forever and ever! Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Where the Nile Meets the Sea: Mystery of the Great Giza Sphinx is a fictional tale about two characters Geb and Luna. Local author, Andreja B. Gunjaric was a guest on The Spark to share more details about her debut book. “Where the Nile Meets the Sea is a fictional adventure tale about GEB and Luna, their prehistoric siblings in the late Stone Age. And they go on a long adventure along the Nile River, where the Nile meets the sea is the point. In the Nile River's meeting with the Mediterranean, where the river separates, and the ancient Egyptian gods once lived as humans in my story. And that is where the primary action takes place. But Gabert Luna follows the Northern Star. Their father has told them stories about the North Star and how he believes that ancestor souls pass through the spiraling stars into the heavens, and they hope to meet their ancestors there.” Gunjaric was inspired to write the book during the Covid lockdowns as she began researching her genealogy. She knew that her ancestors were originally from Switzerland and was traced back to the 1300’s. However, her husband didn’t know much about his genealogy. “My husband knew nothing about his other than they had come from a particular country that once was aligned along the Roman Empire, the Eastern and Western Roman Empire. And so we researched on 23 and me, we submitted DNA samples, and we also consulted cousins that were older than Andrew to learn more about our ancestors and discovered the village from which they came. And after that, I began to trace the migration of people and how they arrived at the country where they eventually ended up living and decided I wanted to write a story about the migrations of people over a series of time. And this is really the first of six books. This discusses a migration from ancient Africa up to Dagger Land, which is a part of the North Sea, submerged between the British Isles and the European continent. Ten percent of Where the Nile Meets the Sea royalties earned will be donated to Tree Aid, a international NGO supporting communities to tackle poverty and the climate crisis through the power of trees. Their project supports the Great Green Wall- an initiative to prevent the Sahara desert’s expansion by planting a wall of trees from Senegal to Sudan. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explores the difference between the dreams of Pharoah and the dreams of Yaakov Avinu. Pharaoh dreams that he is standing above the Nile River, Yaakov dreams that Hashem is standing above him. When we dream that we are above God we go back to sleep. When we dream that God is standing above us we are obligated to fulfill the mission for which we were created.

The Fat Cows and the Skinny Cows: Why Was Pharaoh Blown Away by Joseph? - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 23 Kislev, 5785, December 24, 2024, Parshas Miketz, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, has two dreams. In the first, Pharaoh sees himself standing over the Nile River, and then, seven fat cows emerge from the river, followed by seven thin cows. The thin cows proceed to swallow the fat ones and yet remain just as thin as before. In his second dream, Pharaoh sees seven thin, shriveled ears of grain swallow seven fat ears of grain. None of the wise men of Egypt can offer Pharaoh a satisfactory interpretation of his dreams. Finally, Joseph is summoned from his dungeon; he interprets the dreams to mean that seven years of plenty, symbolized by the fat cows and fat grain, will be followed by seven years of hunger, reflected by the lean cows and the shriveled ears. The seven years of famine will be so powerful that they will "swallow up" and obliterate any trace of the years of plenty. Joseph then advises Pharaoh to prepare for the looming crisis by stockpiling food during the years of plenty and then rationing it out during the famine.Pharaoh is blown away by Joseph's vision. "Can there be another person who has G-d's spirit in him as this man does?" he asks his advisors.He appoints Joseph viceroy of Egypt, and the rest is history. A number of blatant questions instantly emerge in this story: 1) Why did Joseph proceed to give Pharaoh unsolicited advice on how to deal with the impending famine? Pharaoh summoned Joseph, a slave, from the dungeon to interpret his dreams, not to become the advisor to the king!? 2) Pharaoh was amazed by Joseph's interpretation of the dreams, which none of his own wise men could conceive. But Joseph's interpretation seems simple and obvious: When are cows fat? When there is lots of food. When are they lean? When there's no food. Why could no one else conceive of the same interpretation? And why was Pharaoh so impressed? 3) Pharaoh was also thunderstruck by Joseph's solution to the problem of the famine. But one need not be a rocket scientist to suggest that if you have seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine, you should store food during the time of plenty for the time of hunger. What's the genius in Joseph's advice? This class will explain and highlight Joseph's true brilliance and demonstrate how it remains as relevant as ever to each of us struggling to survive our own private ‘years of famine.' We all experience in our own lives cycles of plenty and cycles of famine. There are times when things are going very well: We are healthy, successful, and comfortable. And there are times of recession and challenges when curveballs come our way. Joseph taught us how to prepare in our years of plenty for our years of famine.

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Thanks to Cosmo for suggesting this week's animal, the electric catfish! Further reading: The shocking truth about electric fish Efficient high-voltage protection in the electric catfish Gimme kiss [electric catfish photo from this site]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're finally going to talk about a fish Cosmo wanted us to learn about, the electric catfish! Catfish are really common fish that live throughout the world, except for Antarctica. We've talked about various types of catfish in lots of different episodes, since there are well over 3,000 known species and they're incredibly diverse. The electric catfish lives in freshwater in tropical areas in western and central Africa, as far north as the Nile River. All animals generate electric fields in their nerves and the contracting of muscles. Animals that can sense these fields are called electroreceptive. An electroreceptive animal can find hidden prey without using its other senses. Many electroreceptive animals can also generate weak electrical fields, usually less than a single volt—small electrical pulses or a sort of wave, depending on the species, that can give them information about their environment. Like a dolphin using echolocation, a fish using electro-location can sense where potential prey is, where predators, plants, and rocks are, and can even communicate with other fish of its same species. Of course, those same electric pulses can also attract electroreceptive predators. Some fish can generate an electric shock so strong it can stun or kill other animals. The most famous is the electric eel, which we talked about way back in episode 10, but the electric catfish falls in this category too. The electric catfish isn't a single species but several in the family Malapteruridae. Some are very small, but one grows as much as four feet long, or 1.2 meters, and can weigh over 50 lbs, or 23 kg. That's Malapterurus electricus, THE electric catfish. The electric catfish is grayish-brown mottled with black spots. Like a lot of catfish, it's a cylinder-shaped chonk, and has three pairs of barbels around its broad mouth. Barbels are the feelers that give the catfish its name, because they look sort of like a cat's whiskers. Sort of. Not actually very much like a cat's whiskers. The electric catfish also has what look like surprisingly kissy lips, which are often pale in color so they stand out, especially when the mouth is open, which is frankly hilarious. It doesn't have a dorsal fin and it's not a fast swimmer. It spends most of its time lurking in rocky areas in muddy, slow-moving water. It's also nocturnal. The electric catfish eats other fish, although it will also eat pretty much anything it can swallow. It likes muddy water because it doesn't want potential prey to see it, and of course it doesn't want any potential predators to see it either. That includes humans, who consider it a delicacy. Humans also sometimes keep electric catfish as aquarium fish, which is sort of the opposite of being killed and eaten. Contracting a muscle causes a tiny, tiny electrical impulse, as I mentioned earlier, but in electric fish certain muscles have developed the ability to generate much stronger electrical impulses. Instead of muscles, they're called electric organs. The interesting thing is that this is only found in fish, but that the ability evolved separately at least six times in different lineages of fish. The electric catfish uses its ability to generate electric shocks as a defense when it needs to, but mainly it uses it to stun or outright kill other fish, which it then gulps down. It can discharge up to 300 volts of electricity in pulses that last only a few milliseconds, but since it can generate up to 500 pulses in waves, that's a lot of electricity. That's not enough to kill a person, but you'd definitely feel it and try to get away. But,

Lara and Carey are back with another trip down Old Testament lane, this time venturing into the dour and c*nty splendor of the Book of Exodus. First they discuss the LDS Church buying up farmland as Climate Change looms; Larz and Carz each pitch themselves for a spot on a hypothetical, post-apocalyptic commune. Back on The Bible, Exodus begins with Moses thwarting death after being discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, floating in an escape basket on the Nile River. Moses, quasi-adopted by the Egyptian royal family, is raised with virtually no knowledge of the suffering his true people endure. But as he reaches adulthood, one unplanned murder of an Egyptian guard sends Moses fleeing into the desert, where he marries and is eventually visited by God in his drag persona (a burning bush). The Almighty demands a reluctant Moses return to Egypt, arming Mo' with a supernatural shock and awe campaign to bring Pharaoh to his knees, lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the Promised Land, and transcribe the Ten Commandments -- plus some of God's psycho gay interior design plans. More Lara & Carey Content: Subscribe to Once Upon a Time in Nashville to hear a new episode out now! Be cheap as hell and get full-length videos of the pod for free by subscribing to the SUP YOUTUBE. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TIKOK & SUP INSTAGRAM Sexy Unique Podcast is Produced By: Tiny Legends Productions, LLC Executive Producer: Stella Young Tech Director: Guy Robinson Art Director & Social Media: Ariel Moreno Sexy Unique Podcast is Edited by: Video & Audio Editor: Case Blackwell & Ness Smith-Savedoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exodus 2: A Reflection on God's Deliverance and Preparation Summary of the Chapter: Exodus 2 tells the story of Moses' early life, focusing on God's providence and His preparation for the deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt. The chapter can be divided into three key sections: 1.Moses' Birth and Rescue (Exodus 2:1-10): A Hebrew woman gives birth to a son during a time of severe oppression, where Pharaoh had decreed that all male Hebrew infants should be killed. In an act of faith and courage, the mother hides her son for three months and later places him in a basket on the Nile River. Pharaoh's daughter discovers the baby, has compassion on him, and adopts him, naming him Moses. His sister, Miriam, cleverly arranges for their mother to nurse him, allowing Moses to maintain a connection with his heritage. 2.Moses' Escape to Midian (Exodus 2:11-22): As an adult, Moses witnesses the suffering of his people. After killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave, he flees to Midian to escape Pharaoh's wrath. In Midian, Moses defends the daughters of a priest named Reuel (Jethro) from shepherds and is invited to stay with their family. He marries one of the daughters, Zipporah, and starts a new life as a shepherd. 3.God's Compassion and Covenant (Exodus 2:23-25): The chapter closes with the Israelites crying out to God because of their suffering in Egypt. God hears their groaning, remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and begins to prepare for their deliverance. Themes and Lessons from Exodus 2 1.God's Sovereignty and Providence: Despite Pharaoh's oppressive decree, God's plan prevails. Moses' survival and eventual adoption by Pharaoh's daughter demonstrate how God works through unexpected means to accomplish His purposes. Even in dire circumstances, God provides protection and resources for His people. 2.Faith and Courage of Ordinary People: The faith of Moses' mother and the courage of his sister, Miriam, highlight the vital role of individuals in God's redemptive plan. They acted with wisdom and bravery to protect Moses, showing that ordinary people can make extraordinary contributions through faith and obedience. 3.Preparation for Leadership: Moses' journey reflects a period of preparation. His time in Pharaoh's palace equipped him with knowledge of Egyptian culture and governance, while his time in Midian taught him humility, patience, and the skills of a shepherd—qualities essential for leading Israel. 4.God's Compassion and Faithfulness: The cries of the Israelites did not go unnoticed. God's remembrance of His covenant reminds us of His faithfulness to His promises. He sees, hears, and responds to the suffering of His people. Application for Today 1.Trust in God's Timing: Like Moses, we may go through seasons of waiting and preparation. These periods are not wasted but are used by God to shape us for the purposes He has for us. 2.Act with Faith and Courage: The actions of Moses' family remind us that our small acts of faith can have profound impacts. Even when the odds seem overwhelming, we are called to trust in God and act with courage. 3.God Sees and Responds: When we face trials and cry out to God, we can trust that He hears us and will act in His perfect timing, as He did for the Israelites. 4.God's Plans Are Bigger Than Ours: Moses' story shows that God's plans often unfold in ways we don't expect. We must remain faithful and obedient, trusting that He is at work even when we don't see the full picture. Conclusion Exodus 2 is a powerful reminder of God's providence, faithfulness, and preparation. Through Moses' life, we see how God raises up leaders, works through faithful individuals, and fulfills His promises. It invites us to trust in His sovereignty and be courageous participants in His plan for deliverance and restoration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government's new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he's questioning whether it was the right decision. He faces a range of issues, from the erratic supply of electricity in Addis Ababa, the capital, to the scarcity of spare parts. The decision eased pressure on authorities who spend scarce foreign currency to subsidize the cost of fuel, but it also reflected growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles as the world demands more green technologies to reduce climate-changing emissions. In early November, Ethiopia's government raised the price of fuel by up to 8% as part of a plan to gradually end all fuel subsidies in Africa's second-most populous country. Authorities have claimed some success in enforcing the ban on non-electric vehicles entering Ethiopia, and more than 100,000 electric cars are now being imported into the country each month. The official target is to increase the monthly import figure to 500,000 by 2030. By that time, a big new dam that Ethiopia has built on the Nile River is expected to be producing power at full capacity. For now, many in Addis Ababa, a city of more than 5 million people, are doubtful the country can achieve its ambitious goals for electric vehicles without further needed infrastructure and services. The few garage owners who can fix broken electric cars say they are overwhelmed, while customers say they are being overcharged amid an apparent lack of competition. “There are two or three garages that can fix new energy vehicles in Ethiopia,” said Yonas Tadelle, a mechanic in Addis Ababa. “As mechanics, we also lack the tools, the spare parts, and the know-how to fix such cars.” Samson Berhane, an economist based in Addis Ababa, said the sudden flood of electric vehicles into the local market despite poor infrastructure is making it difficult for customers to adapt comfortably. Some EVs sell for about $20,000. But he said he believes that Ethiopia is more than able to provide electricity to the expected 500,000 EVs there within the next decade while fulfilling its industrial ambitions. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating civilizations that flourished along the Nile River, focusing on their cultures, traditions, and technological advancements. 00:00:00 - 00:01:05: Introduction The Nile River's role in shaping ancient civilizations Overview of the episode's content 00:01:06 - 00:02:50: The Nile Valley and Ancient Egypt The Nile's impact on agriculture and settlement patterns Development of irrigation systems and flood prediction Ancient Egyptian social structure: Pharaohs, nobility, and commoners Significance of the Nile in Egyptian religion and culture Technological achievements: hieroglyphics, papyrus, and monumental architecture 00:02:51 - 00:04:30: The Nubian Civilization Comparison of Egyptian and Nubian civilizations Legacy of Nile Valley cultures on world history 00:00:00 - 00:01:05: Introduction 00:01:06 - 00:02:50: The Nile Valley and Ancient Egypt 00:02:51 - 00:04:30: The Nubian Civilization ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

What happens when a corporate risk manager swaps her suit for a paddle and a sense of adventure? Meet Sarah Davis, an inspiring adventurer whose journey from the boardroom to the Nile's wild waters is nothing short of remarkable. We promise you'll uncover how Sarah transformed her life by harnessing her professional skills to conquer the world's most challenging environments. Her tales of paddling the Nile and cycling across Australia aren't just about adventure; they're lessons in overcoming fear, embracing the unknown, and living with boldness.Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of stepping out of comfort zones, particularly through the lens of solo travel. Discover how to tackle those daunting fears with practical strategies like community accountability and risk assessments, all while learning from Sarah's real-life experiences. From confronting unexpected detentions in Africa to celebrating new personal milestones through her "A Year of Gulps" project, Sarah provides invaluable insights into the world of adventure travel and personal transformation. Sarah's story is a testament to the power of pushing boundaries and the profound personal growth that unfolds when we try new things. Whether it's jiu-jitsu or solo skydiving, she shows us the exhilarating rewards of breaking routine through her adventures. Prepare to be inspired as we discuss the importance of seizing opportunities, embracing unpredictability, and the joy that comes from living life to the fullest. Tune in for a conversation that promises to leave you ready to embark on your own adventure.Follow Sarah's adventures and 52 Gulps on Instagram @sarahpaddleshttp://www.sarahjdavis.com/Purchase her book from Amazon about her adventures paddling the Nile River.https://www.amazon.com/Paddle-Nile-Womans-Search-Ordinary/dp/0645489816/Facebook community: Solo Travel for Women Over 50Send me a message or share your solo travel story with me.https://www.speakpipe.com/SoloTravelAdventuresLeave a review:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-travel-adventures-safe-travel-for-women-preparing-for-a-trip-overcoming-fear-travel-tips/id1650161410

Welcome, history besties and chaos goblins, to a special archived episode of For the Love of History—and trust me, this one is iconic.

#NILE RIVER VALLEY: All against All. Ronan Wordsworth. @GPFutures undated Suez Canal

There is an old saying that da Nile isn't just a river in Egypt. That is true. It is also a river in Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda.  The Nile is the longest river in the world, yet it is one of the smallest major rivers in the world.  Historically, some of the world's greatest civilizations have depended on it, and today it is still a source of conflict between countries that depend on it for water and power.  Learn more about the Nile River and how its geography has and continues to shape history, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Sign up at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Ben Long & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara and Carey are back with another trip down Old Testament lane, this time venturing into the dour and c*nty splendor of the Book of Exodus. First they discuss the LDS Church buying up farmland as Climate Change looms; Larz and Carz each pitch themselves for a spot on a hypothetical, post-apocalyptic commune. Back on The Bible, Exodus begins with Moses thwarting death after being discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, floating in an escape basket on the Nile River. Moses, quasi-adopted by the Egyptian royal family, is raised with virtually no knowledge of the suffering his true people endure. But as he reaches adulthood, one unplanned murder of an Egyptian guard sends Moses fleeing into the desert, where he marries and is eventually visited by God in his drag persona (a burning bush). The Almighty demands a reluctant Moses return to Egypt, arming Mo' with a supernatural shock and awe campaign to bring Pharaoh to his knees, lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the Promised Land, and transcribe the Ten Commandments -- plus some of God's psycho gay interior design plans.

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792 Grandpa Bill's Grunts & GroansEgyptian Afterlife-Egyptian Gods & Goddesses- Life and Afterlife History-Join Grandpa Bill as he delves into the mysterious afterlife of ancient Egypt. We'll explore the Hall of Two Truths, where the souls of the deceased were judged by the gods. Discover the significance of moral behavior and the eternal consequences of one's actions.Tune in to The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour and YouTube Channel @billholt8792 to uncover the secrets of the ancient Egyptian underworld.What do you think happens to our souls after death? Share your thoughts in the comments below!#AncientEgypt, #Afterlife, #EgyptianMythology, #SoulJourney, #SpiritualExploration, #Podcast, #YouTube",The Egyptian Triad: Osiris, Isis, and Horus The Egyptian mythology surrounding the gods Osiris, Isis, and Horus is central to the understanding of life, death, and rebirth in ancient Egyptian culture. Osiris: The Divine King Osiris, the god of the afterlife, was often depicted as a green-skinned deity with a beard. He was the ideal pharaoh, a just and benevolent ruler. However, he was murdered by his jealous brother, Seth. Isis: The Divine Mother Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and healing, was the wife and sister of Osiris. She mourned her husband's death and sought to restore him to life. Through her divine powers and unwavering love, she was able to reassemble Osiris's dismembered body and bring him back to life, albeit in the underworld. Horus: The Divine Son Horus, the falcon-headed god, was the son of Osiris and Isis. He avenged his father's murder by defeating Seth and becoming the rightful ruler of Egypt. Horus symbolized the rising sun and the triumph of good over evil. The Myth of Osiris and Isis The myth of Osiris and Isis is a powerful allegory for the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. Osiris's murder and resurrection symbolize the death and rebirth of vegetation, the cycle of the Nile River, and the eternal return of the sun. The story of Horus's birth and victory over Seth represents the triumph of order over chaos and the hope for a new beginning. This myth provided comfort and hope to the ancient Egyptians, assuring them that death was not the end but a transition to another realm. How does the concept of the Hall of Two Truths relate to modern concepts of karma and reincarnation? What lessons can we learn from the Egyptian belief in the importance of moral behavior and ethical conduct in our own lives? #AncientEgypt ,#EgyptianMythology, #Afterlife, #SoulJourney, #SpiritualExploration, #Podcast, #YouTube, #MoralValues, #EthicalConduct,The Egyptian Judgment: A Journey Through the Underworld The Hall of Two Truths: A Deep Dive into the Egyptian Afterlife Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Email Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

Some rivers around the world are even more dangerous than the Amazon! First, there's the Congo River in Africa, with its terrifyingly deep waters and strong currents that could sweep away even large boats. Then there's the Nile River, which might seem calm in parts but has deadly crocodiles and hippos ready to defend their territory. The Mississippi River in the United States can look peaceful, but it has strong currents, hidden whirlpools, and frequent floods that make it hazardous. Over in Asia, the Yangtze River is another risky river with sudden floods and currents that have taken countless lives. And finally, the Mekong River, stretching through multiple countries, is filled with underwater hazards and giant catfish that could rival anything in a scary river story! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook -   / brightside   Instagram -   / brightside.official   Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat -   / 1866144599336960   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Nile River to the Burning Bush, Moses foreshadows Jesus in many ways. But we also see how limited he was as a man. Thankfully there is a Greater Moses who succeeded where Moses failed.

In this message, Pastor James takes us through the story of Moses and the first nine plagues in Egypt, beginning with the Nile River turning to blood. Using historical and geographical context, James explains the significance of the Nile to the Egyptians and why it was chosen as the site for God's demonstration of power. Pastor James focuses on the confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh as the plagues escalate, starting with the first plague of turning the Nile to blood. He highlights how Pharaoh continually hardens his heart, even as each plague reveals God's power. He draws practical application by challenging listeners to examine their own resistance to God's work in their lives, comparing Pharaoh's stubbornness to our tendency to cling to earthly comforts and security. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning toward God when confronted with areas of control or sin. The message concludes with a reminder that God's goal is for His people to worship Him and make His name known throughout the world. Exodus 7:8-10:29Subscribe to AfterWords on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Join me for a special featured episode of BEEF, a scripted podcast narrated by award-winning host Bridget Todd. This episode tells the story of explorers Sir Richard Burton and Captain John Hanning Speke as they face unimaginable dangers, and their own divisiveness, while searching for the source of the Nile River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Sarah Davis was a corporate risk manager who began to chafe at the limitations on her life.Sure, she had a safe job and a comfortable income. She ran marathons (3:38 PR — damn!) and was living the dream in Bondi, Australia.But something was missing.When Sarah interrogated herself, she realized that she wasn't living as big or as bold as she wanted.Did risk management always have to be about minimizing risk at all cost? Or could the principles of risk management inform and guide actual risk taking?Could she use her professional skill set in tandem with her experience in surf sea kayaking and her love of travel and her pursuit of novelty to do something big and bold and amazing?In our conversation, we talk about the life lessons learned as she became the first woman to paddle the Nile River from its headwaters in Rwanda all the way to the Nile Delta in Egypt.I hope you're inspired to step outside of any comfort zones that have got you stuck. I hope you're inspired to identify a passion project and pursue it. And I hope you stay safe and well the whole time!A couple of the quotable quotes from this episode, as identified by AI:"Control the controllables""Life is for living"LinksSarahJDavis.comPaddle the Nile: One Woman's Search for a Life Less Ordinary, by Sarah DavisInstagram: @sarahpaddlesSarah's LinkedIn profileSarah's YouTube channelClick to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo.Support the show

Just like the power of the Nile RIver flowing across thousands of miles of land, an idea is born in a small, unassuming, rural village in Bulike, Uganda.  An idea that contains the power to change the future of thousands of people's lives.  Today you'll hear the story of Dr Ronald Kaluya, a man on a mission.  A man with a deep faith focused on empowering and bringing light and love to a community that only a decade ago was ensconced in witchcraft, preventable deaths, and darkness.

Did you know they found ships in the middle of the desert that are older than the pyramids?

*) Israel storms Palestinian refugee camps The Israeli army has raided the city of Tulkarem and the Balata refugee camp in overnight attacks in the northern occupied West Bank. Several occupation military vehicles accompanied by heavy bulldozers entered the city from its western side, where they began demolishing infrastructure in the al-Alemi area. *) Two NATO members say Russian drones violated their airspace Two NATO members have said Russian drones violated their airspace, as one reportedly flew into Romania, while another crashed in eastern Latvia. Romania's Ministry of National Defence has said a drone entered Romanian territory as Moscow reportedly struck civilian targets and port infrastructure in Ukraine. Bucharest reportedly deployed F-16 warplanes to monitor its airspace. Latvia's Defence Minister also said a Russian drone fell near the town of Rezekne, and had likely strayed into Latvia from neighbouring Belarus. *) Imran Khan's supporters rally in Pakistan, defy roadblocks Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan gathered in Islamabad despite authorities blocking the main routes into the capital. The demonstration, led by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, is the largest in Islamabad since he was jailed last year on several charges, some of them still before the courts. In jail since August 2023, Khan insists along with his party that the charges against him are designed to prevent him from returning to office. *) Sudan's cholera and flood death toll reaches 390 The death toll from floods and rains in Sudan has gone up to 205, with deaths from cholera reaching 185. Sudan's Health Ministry has said that some 268 new cholera cases have been recorded, including 6 deaths in the states of Kassala, Nile River, and Gedarif. This brings the total number of cholera cases in the seven affected states to 5,692. More than 26,000 homes have been completely damaged, while 33,000 homes have been partially damaged due to floods and rains since June. *) China to evaluate simulated lunar soil Chinese scientists plan to send bricks made from simulated lunar soil into space to evaluate if they can be used to build a research base on the moon. The sample bricks will be sent to see how they hold up in extreme conditions. Beijing intends to build a research base known as the International Lunar Research Station near the moon's south pole by 2035 for scientific exploration.

WHY BLOOD? Scott Wright Anyone who has studied the Bible at all is very familiar with “ten plagues” that Moses called down on Egypt. These plagues are what convinced the Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The very first plague was turning the Nile River into a river of blood. Why Blood? That is what we will be discussing today with our good friend, Scott Wright. Scott is back today and is bringing his wealth of knowledge and insight into this profound topic. Scott's ministry offers interpretations that span history, theology, and prophecy. Every time he comes on – I know I learn a lot and I know that you do as well… amen! Having said all of that, help me welcome back to the program, Scott Wright! Scott, welcome back! So, WHY would God want to turn the Nile River into blood? I mean, “Why BLOOD?” I've seen a “red tide” of algae before… that basically chokes out the oxygen in the water. Then the fish die and start washing up on the shore, etc. Is this what happened to the Nile… let's just say, “in the natural?” Maybe the people of that area “thought” it was blood because of the color? I've seen reports that some “experts” said all of this was just a natural occurrence of cascading events… 1. The red algae looks like blood and lowers the oxygen content. 2. Frogs leave the water. 3. Dead fish and now dead frogs bring the flies. 4. The flies bring the lice. 5. The they now affect the livestock. 6. People are affected, bitten which cause boils. 7. A huge thunderstorm hits the area with hail, etc. 8. The locusts are blown in on the wind. 9. Possible volcanic eruption blows ash into the atmosphere, blocking the sun… 10. The young, new born babies are affected by the small dust particles which causes them to have trouble breathing…and since they were all affected over the same time period (while the dust cloud blocked the sun), they all died at the same time… But all of this DID NOT affect the Israelites! How does all of this relate to or point to Christ? How does all of this relate to the “End Times” in which we now are on the precipice of entering? Scott, this is so interesting. As usual, we are up against the clock. If someone has a question or would like to reach out to you for more information – or maybe do an interview such as this, how can they do that? How can someone get in touch with you? I'll put that information in the show notes below. Folks, the “Ten Plagues” as recorded in the Bible DID happen. There is no doubt about that. Were they a “natural occurrence” with no input from God? I doubt it… God could have – and did - use nature to bring these events into play. But WHY? The Bible is very clear on that answer – to FORCE Pharoah to “Let God's people go.” Not just let them go – but pay them 400 years of back wages, too! Amen! Drop down into the show notes, click the links right there and get in touch with Scott Wright. Let him know you appreciate this information he shares. Amen! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: gccgodcenteredconcept2038@gmail.com Book: “God Centered Concept Journal: Making God's Word My Ways.” - on Amazon Podcast:

**Discussion begins at 5:15**Today we are talking about the Ancient Egyptian pyramids.  Ancient Egypt is located in Northeastern Africa along the Nile River.  It lasted for over 3000 years from 3100 BC to 30 BC.  Fun fact for all you trivia people - this makes it the longest surviving civilization in history.  During this time, Egypt was a leading cultural and economic influence in North Africa and parts of the Levant.  It was ruled by 170 Pharaohs, and left behind many monuments, including pyramids and temples, as well as hieroglyphic writings. The civilians, rulers, languages, writing, climate, religion, and borders changed many times over the millennia, but Egypt still exists today.  The pyramids of Ancient Egypt still continue today, but the question remains - how were these magnificent pyramids built?  Their construction, especially the great pyramid of Giza, is one of the most fascinating and enduring mysteries of ancient engineering.  There are two major theories that have been discussed.  One is that they were put here by the aliens, along with the Egyptians.  Two is that slaves actually built the Egyptian pyramids.  Send us a textSupport the Show.Theme song by INDA

Today, it’s hard not to know the time. Your phone, your TV, your car, and scads of other devices give you the time, accurate to a tiny fraction of a second. But in ages past, telling time wasn’t that easy – especially at night. Fortunately, nature provided a decent nighttime “clock”: the stars. The location of certain stars at different times of year told skywatchers the time of night. A prime example of how that worked comes from ancient Egypt. The Egyptian day was divided into 24 hours – a system passed along into modern times. Daytime and nighttime each consisted of 12 hours, regardless of the time of year. So the length of an “hour” varied between night and day, and from season to season. The nighttime hours were marked by prominent stars. The gap between either the setting times or rising times of two of these stars marked an hour. And each star “reigned” for about 10 days before the next one took its place. So the Egyptian year was divided into 10-day “weeks,” known as decans – 36 in all. An extra five days were added to the end of the year, bringing the calendar to 365 days. The year began with the first dawn appearance of the star Sirius, the brightest star in all the night sky. It marked the start of the annual flooding of the Nile River, which brought renewed life to the fields – an event marked by the “ticking” of the starry clock. Script by Damond Benningfield

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. And it’s just starting to peek into view in the dawn twilight. It’s easier to pick out as you go farther south. It’s especially easy to see from Cairo and southward along the Nile River. In ancient times, the star played a big role in Egypt’s religion and its daily life. Egyptians called the star Sopdet – a name that means “skilled woman” – after a goddess of life and fertility. She was the sister and wife of the god Sah, who was represented by the stars of Orion. Eventually, she became identified with the goddess Isis. The star Sopdet was an important calendar marker. Its first appearance in the dawn indicated that the annual flooding of the Nile was about to begin. The flood brought water and fresh soil to the fields, making them fertile for another year. So Sopdet’s return to view was so important that it marked the beginning of the year. The occasion was celebrated with a festival – “the Coming of Sopdet.” At first, that all happened in June, around the beginning of summer. Today, though, Sirius doesn’t climb into view until August. That’s because Earth wobbles on its axis, causing the stars to move across the seasons – shifting Sopdet away from its honored position. Look for Sirius quite low in the southeast as twilight brightens. If you can’t see it quite yet, be patient – it’ll be in view from the entire country by the end of the month. Script by Damond Benningfield

Edfu Temple: Unveiling the Splendor of Ancient Egyptian WorshipStep into the magnificent world of Edfu Temple, a remarkable testament to ancient Egyptian architecture and religious devotion. Situated on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt, this well-preserved temple stands as one of the most impressive and significant landmarks of the ancient civilization. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fascinating history, intricate details, and cultural significance of Edfu Temple, providing you with a deeper understanding of its enduring allure.Edfu Temple FactsLet's begin by exploring some intriguing facts about Edfu Temple:Age and Construction: Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, was built during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 and 57 BCE. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples in existence.Size and Layout: The temple complex covers an area of approximately 24,000 square meters (260,000 square feet). It consists of a grand entrance, a spacious courtyard, a hypostyle hall, various chambers, and the innermost sanctuary housing the cult statue of Horus.Temple Restoration: Edfu Temple underwent extensive restoration efforts by the Egyptian government and international organizations in the 19th and 20th centuries to protect its architectural integrity and preserve the stunning reliefs and inscriptions.Religious Festivals: Edfu Temple was the focal point of the annual "Feast of the Beautiful Reunion," a grand festival commemorating the divine marriage of Horus and the goddess Hathor. The celebration involved elaborate rituals, processions, and performances.Hieroglyphic Inscriptions: The temple's walls and columns are adorned with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions, reliefs, and reliefs depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology and religious ceremonies.Edfu Temple HistoryDiscover the rich history and cultural significance of Edfu Temple:Construction Purpose: Edfu Temple was built to honor and worship the god Horus, who was considered the protector of the divine kingship and a symbol of pharaonic power. It was an important center of religious and political activities during the Ptolemaic period.Ptolemaic Influence: The temple's construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III, and its completion took several generations. The Ptolemaic rulers sought to reinforce their legitimacy by associating themselves with traditional Egyptian religion and incorporating their rule into the existing religious framework.Horus and Hathor: Edfu Temple served as the stage for the divine marriage between Horus and the goddess Hathor. This union symbolized the harmonious balance between the pharaoh's power and the fertility and beauty represented by Hathor, ensuring the prosperity and continuity of the kingdom.Manu Seyfzadeh is of German and Persian descent. He became interest in Egyptology watching programs featuring Zahi Hawass and reading Robert Bauval's "The Orion Mystery". By accident, he stumbled across a clue hidden in the dimensions of the Great Pyramid at Giza no one to date had published.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

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