The themes of Joseph's life
Joseph:
never complained
cared for his family Genesis 42:21-22
Potiphar trusted Him
Potiphar's wife tempted him and he fled! Genesis 39:7 39:9 "how could I do this thing and sin against God?"
Back in Jail, he isn't seeking credit for himself 40:8 he gives it to God
"It is not me, God will give pharaoh a favorable answer"
After Jacob's death he tells his brothers, "God is in control, he has put me here, I will take care of you." Gen 45:7 paraphrase
What is a time you gave credit to God? What is a time you gave credit to yourself?
2) God's sovereignty
God had a plan in making the cup bearer forget Joseph for 2 years.
Why did God make the Israelites live in the Desert for 400 years?
One reason is because of the sins of the Ammorites. Deut 9:5
Sin building upon sin.
When we don't see fruit, and it seems like the wicked are overcoming, God is in control (It would have been frustrating to be praying for salvation from the desert and not get an answer for 400 years.)
What are some times where God's sovereignty has been apparent in your life?
3) God uses affliction/persecution to bring salvation
Suffering is seen all throughout scripture/life (Isaiah 57)
Acts 14:21-22 "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God"
2 Tim 3:12
2 Cor 4:17
There is a reward to all for all of this... Jesus, face to face.
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