Who is this?Mentioned in John, Acts, HebrewsLived most of his life in a strange land11, 17, 30, 110 are significant in his lifeNot buried for over 400 years22 Chapters in one book devoted to himFather of two tribesCalled Zaphnath-Paaneah by the kingDelivered the chosen race

Joseph is a towering figure in the OTMultiple tragediesMultiple triumphsExample encourages usYour example can encourage others

Born into wealth & ease, Gen. 37Favored by his father, Gen. 37:3Hated by his brothers, Gen. 37:4, 5

›Envied, Gen. 37:11›Life in danger, Gen. 37:19, 20›Sold into slavery, Gen. 37:26-28; 42:21

Steward of Potiphar’s house, Gen. 39Favored by his master, Gen. 39:3-5Falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, 39:7-18Thrown into prison, Gen. 39:19, 20

Trusted in prisonRan the prison, Gen. 39:22, 23Wanted out, Gen. 40:14, 15, 23

Raised to rule the land, Gen. 41Interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, 41:1-7Elevated to #2, Gen. 41:37-44

›Powerful nation›Wealth & luxury›Power & privilege

His tragedies led to triumphWould not have interpreted Pharaoh’s dreamif not in prisonWould not have been in prison if not a slavein Potiphar’s houseWould not have been a slave in Potiphar’s house if not hated by his brothersGod may be using hardships in your lifeto lead you to great things

God was with him throughout his troublesIn slavery, Gen. 39:1, 2In prison, Gen. 39:21When betrayed, Gen. 45:3-8God will be with us, Heb. 13:5, 6

Joseph withstood temptationsSexual immorality, Gen. 39:11, 12Revenge, Gen. 45:14, 15; 50:15-21Flee sexual immorality, 1 Cor. 6:18Let God have revenge, Rom. 12:19-21

He made the best of bad situationsDiligent in Potiphar’s house; blessedHard working in prison; blessedMany would be bitter & resentful – toward GodKept the right attitude, 1 Pt. 2:19, 20Hardships are temporary, 2 Cor. 4:16-18

Joseph is a towering figure in the OTMultiple tragediesMultiple triumphsExample encourages usYour example can encourage others