The last Toledot (Generations) of the 12 in Genesis is of
Jacob
37:1-25 Joseph dreamt and was sold into slavery
How
would you describe Joseph at age 17?
What
was his relationship with his father, brothers?
From
Joseph’s viewpoint, do you think he felt God’s favor on his life?
Gen 50:18 Then his brothers also came and fell
down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I
in God’s place? 20 As for you, you meant
evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this
present result, to preserve many people alive. 21 So
therefore, do not be afraid;
Have
you ever been in a situation where it didn’t feel like God was showing you all
that much grace, but you later learned that he was actually taking you through
something that was of great benefit for you or for a greater purpose?
Keeping God’s plan in mind, let’s look at Chapter 39.
Genesis 39:1-6
Potiphar’s house. –Wife –Jail (Joseph overcame temptation – normal application)
Genesis 39:19-23
Even though Joseph had been thrown in Jail, he had now
experienced the Lord’s blessing on everything he touched.
How do you think Joseph felt about his successes?
Do you think Joseph’s success was intended for Joseph
or for something else?
Both Potifar and the jailer experienced God’s blessing
as well. Why?
Why do some believers experience success like Joseph
and some don’t?
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