1. Welcome
Nelson Chapel
Church of Christ

2. Lessons from Joseph Genesis 37-50
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Rom.15:4

3. Joseph Interpreter Birth & Youth Of dreams Sold into Ruler in slavery
Egypt
Potiphar’s
House
Reunion
With family

4. Faith of Joseph Lord was with Joseph
~ Gen. 39:2 “And the Lord was with Joseph”
~ Gen. 39:21 “But the Lord was with Joseph”
~ Acts 7:9 “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him.”

5. Faith enabled him to endure envy, jealousy and hatred
Coat of Many Colors
Dreams = they would worship him
Conspired to kill him
Sold him for 20 pieces of silver

6. Faith enabled him to say no
Potiphar’s wife made advances
He refused
“ …how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Gen. 39:9

7. Faith enabled him to endure being falsely accused
Thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit
Did not deserve imprisonment
Remained faithful to God.

8. Faith enabled him to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh
Explains dreams to Pharaoh
“It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Gen. 41:16
Four times he gives God credit

9. Faith enabled him to forgive his brothers of mistreatment
22 years since he had seen them
They bowed before him
He did not despise them
Gen. 45:7-8

10. Character of Joseph ~ Faith was the foundation ~ He believed in God
~ Circumstances changed but his character never changed

11. Obedience Jacob told him to check on his brothers
He knew they hated him
No hesitation
He always obeyed God

12. Purity Potiphar’s wife “Come lie with Me” He might advance
Despised if he refused
Gen. 39:8-9
He refused to yield to temptation

13. Attitude Good in many circumstances
Trials and suffering – not a hint of anger, hatred, or bitterness
God blessed him
Made the best of his situation

14. Forgiveness He was willing to forgive brothers Been separated 22 years
No retaliation or revenge
Brothers expected to be killed

15. Providence Joseph believed that God had a place for his life
Gen. 45:4-5, 7 “God did send me before you to preserve life.”
Gen. 50: “God meant it unto good”
He could see that God had designed all things for good.

16. Hope Even in bad times Joseph lived with hope
Gen. 50:24-25 as he was dying
Lived in Egypt but not Egyptian
Heb. 11:22 “…made mention of the departing of the children of Israel;…”

17. His great faith is a model for His wonderful character is
Lessons from Joseph
Genesis 37-50
His great faith is a model for
us to Follow
His wonderful character is
one for us to imitate

19. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
March 5, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn