Truth For Life on Oneplace.com A Man with a Plan (Part 2 of 2)
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Feb 3, 2026 
Alistair Begg, a Bible teacher and pastor known for clear expositional preaching, explores Genesis 41 and Joseph’s plan. He unpacks interpreting dreams, appointing wise leaders, a 20% grain tax and storage strategy. He ties practical stewardship to spiritual readiness and points listeners toward Christ as ultimate sustenance.
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Smart, Systematic National Planning
- Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and proposed a precise, large-scale plan to prepare for seven years of famine.
- His plan combined wise leadership selection, centralized authority, and systematic provisioning to secure the nation's survival.
Use Measured Saving In Good Times
- Implement measurable policies like a 20% levy during abundance to build reserves for scarcity.
- Use stored surplus to feed the population and to trade with neighboring regions during famine.
Joseph's Plan Was A 'SMART' Goal
- Joseph's goals fit the SMART criteria: specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, time-bound.
- This framework made the plan practical and implementable over the seven years.