A long trip with no strict timetable h aving to pack for a wide variety of experiences

2. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3.13-14

5. A long trip with no strict timetable having to pack for a wide variety of experiences overpackingfor all contingencies a map, compass, guidebook people to visit along the way modes of transportation counting the cost in time, energy, and finances stopping points along the way traveling companions -taken from The Critical Journey

6. The flowering of artistic imagination – sculpture, painting, architecture, literature. The Reformation The invention of the watch Observations of space leading to the invention of the telescope Dissemination of first newspaper Discovery of the New World

11. The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route. The method of determining position, course, and distance traveled.

16. Mistakes are ultimately unimportant when the quest is driven by adventure rather than certainty. The making of fortunate discoveries by accident (serendipity) is important when freeing oneself from one’s own thinking processes. The will to overcome imaginative barriers, like an equator.

18. Biblical dreams are not fables.

19. Biblical dreams are not fantasies.

20. Biblical dreams are not unearthly.

21. Jacob and Joseph Stories • Both begin with the father being deceived • Both have brothers being treacherous • Both include a 20-year period of separation • Both have the younger brother in a foreign land • Both conclude with a reconciliation of the brothers

22. Cycles of Joseph’s Story • 3 Sets of Dreams Family, Butler & Baker, Pharaoh • 4 Sets of Parallel Relationships Joseph & family, Potiphar’s household, Fellow prisoners, Pharaoh’s household • 2 Episodes in a Pit-Prison Both involved false accusations and use of his clothes as proof

23. Family dynamics • Joseph with his father’s wives vs.2 • Bad report about them vs.2 • Israel loved Joseph more vs.3 • Brothers hated Joseph vs.4 • Brothers hated him all the more vs.5 • His father rebuked him vs.10

24. Joseph’s dreams • Two dreams for emphasis • One had an earthly setting vss.5-7 • One has a heavenly setting vs.9 • Israel remembers like Mary vs.11 “But his father kept the matter in mind.” (Compare with Luke 2.19,51)

25. Joseph’s immaturity

26. Joseph’s immaturity • Shows no allegiance to his brothers • Knows he is the favorite and seems self-consumed • Flaunts his dreams • Shows no discretion • Has little awareness of what he brings out in others

27. Dreams through the human lens . . . • Inflates Joseph’s ego • Incites anger and jealousy in his brothers • Annoys his father • Feeds family hostility and division • Results in deception

28. Shattered dreams

30. Dreams launch God’s ministry • Stirs awareness in Joseph • Stimulates curiosity in Israel • Kindles opposition • Creates movement

31. A man found him wandering . . . “What are you looking for?” Genesis 37.15

32. How do we find the threads of God’s dreams in our lives?

33. Note any recurring circumstances or situations that bring out a particular passion or gifting in you. • Consider those things repeatedly said to you by Godly people. • Listen to God’s quiet whispers. • Give your imagination permission • Permit the transformation of your gifts and talents

34. Examine the way God unfolds life • Refuse to compare • Be willing to be moved • Don’t ignore the role of suffering