Lesson_69_Butler_and_Baker

Joseph has been locked in an Egyptian dungeon for years. One day, Pharaoh gets angry with two of his top

officials-his Chief Cupbearer (Butler) and his Chief Baker-and throws them into the exact same prison. Both

men have vivid, terrifying dreams on the same night. Joseph accurately interprets both: The Cupbearer's dream

of squeezing grapes means he will be restored to his job in 3 days. The Baker's dream of birds eating bread

from his head means he will be executed in 3 days. Everything happens exactly as Joseph said. Joseph begs

the Cupbearer, 'Remember me when it goes well with you.' But as soon as the Cupbearer is free, he completely

forgets Joseph for two full, agonizing years. Today, we will explore the science of royal food preparation, the

ecology of scavenger birds, and the psychological torment of being forgotten.