LIFE OF JOSEPH

 

Joseph, the Young Man who’s Dreams of Promotion Came True

 

His Early Life.

 

1.  The Son of Jacob and Rachel.  Gen 30:22-24

2.  The favourite son of his father.  Gen 37:3

3.  He was hated by his brothers because of his father’s favouritism.  Gen 37:3-11

4.  Dreams of Greatness.  Gen 37:5-10

5.  Sold in Slavery to Egypt.  Gen 37:12-28

 

His Life in a Foreign Land.  Gen 39:1-50:26

 

Seven Step To Honor

 

1.  God Influence.  Gen 39:2-3

2.  Business Fidelity.  Gen 39:5-6

3.  Resistance of Temptation.  Gen 39:7-8

4.  Divine Favor.  Gen 39:21

5.  Providential Circumstances.  Gen 40:16

6.  Honoring God.  Gen 41:16

7.  Divine Revelations.  Gen 41:25-36

 

Christ like Spirit Shown. 

 

1.  In forgiving his brother’s sin.  Gen 45:15

2.  in his devotion to his brothers.  Gen 46:29

3.  In returning good for evil.  Ch 50:19-21

 

Life Parallels Daniel’s

 

1.  Both were carried into captivity as youths.

2.  Were model young men and found employment in a king’s court.

3.  Both were unjustly persecuted. 

4.  Their hardships became stepping stones to honor and promotion.

5.  Their ability to interpret dreams exalted them to ruler ship.

6.  Both were able to live pure lives in the midst of corrupt courts and they died in foreign

     Lands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Joseph’s Life

 

A youthful dreamer.  Gen 37:5-9

Dreams Fulfilled.  Gen 41:42-44

Faithful in the hard places and times.  Gen 39:1-6 & 20-23

Resisted Temptation.  Gen 39:7-13

Unspoiled by sudden prosperity.  Gen 41:1446

Showed brotherly love  Gen 43:23, 30, 45:14, 47:7

Dependence on God.  Gen 41:16, 45:8

Returned good for evil.  Gen 50:16-21