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2. Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion
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3. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46
The blessing vv. 27b-29
Jacob would be blessed by God physically
Jacob would be ruler over other people… even his own brother
Jacob would enjoy the original blessing God gave to Abraham cp. Gen 12:3a

4. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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Esau’s actions vv
He returns home from the hunt, expecting to be blessed by his father v. 31
Isaac first inquires as to his identity, then “trembles violently”…he has been deceived & Esau has been defrauded vv

5. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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Esau’s actions vv
He cried out with a “bitter cry” v. 34
He begged Isaac for a blessing also v. 34
He bemoans Jacob’s 2 deceptions v. 35
He implores his father 1 final time for a blessing vv

6. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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Isaac’s final words vv
Esau would not enjoy the prosperity Jacob had been promised 27:28
Esau would serve Jacob 25:23
However, he would rebel and “break this yoke” from his neck

7. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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Esau’s reaction vv a
Esau replaced his misery with malice…he planned to kill Jacob once Isaac was dead
Another indication re: the type of person Esau was Ù he “publicized” his intentions
Somehow Rebekah learned of his plans

8. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46
Rebekah’s “counter plans” vv. 42b-46
She informed Jacob of Esau’s intentions
She instructed Jacob to flee to Haran to stay with her brother Laban…he was to stay there until Esau’s anger subsided

9. A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27
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The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46
Rebekah’s “counter plans” vv. 42b-46
She deceived her husband 1 more time
She did not tell him the real reason why she wanted Jacob sent away
She apparently counted on Isaac sending Jacob back to Haran to find a wife 28:1-4

10. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph’s story is an excellent illustration of the workings of Divine providence

11. Divine Providence
“God sees the needs of His people long before those needs become a reality.
By providential means (i.e. His control over the affairs of men), He puts individuals He can use in strategic places so that they will be available when the crisis unfolds.”
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- James E. Smith
O.T. Survey Series, Vol. 2, pg. 689

12. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph’s story is an excellent illustration of the workings of Divine providence
God’s providence won’t always lead us where we want to go
God’s providence will always lead us where we need to go

13. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
Joseph’s story is an excellent illustration of the workings of Divine providence
Studying providence teaches and reminds us about trust…dependence on God
Thus, it is a great “Faith Builder”

14. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his father’s heart 37:2-4
He was v. 2a
He was Jacob’s favorite son…the “son of his old age” v. 3a
He wore a tunic (coat) made of many colors as a token of this “preference” v. 3b

15. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his father’s heart 37:2-4
All his brothers recognized his “favored status” and hated him because of it v. 4
They couldn’t even speak to him in a friendly way or on civil terms
Sadly, “favored” children repeat this parental mistake re: their own children cp. 25:27-28

16. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
He had 2 dreams vv. 5-11
They were “prophetic” re: his future
He related these dreams to his brothers… this only fueled their hatred and jealousy of him all the more vv. 5, 8, 11

17. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
They devised a murderous plot…they would kill “the dreamer” & lie about it vv
Reuben appeared to be the only brother who was not in favor of this plan vv

18. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
When Joseph came to them… vv
…they first removed the “reminder” of Joseph’s favored status with Jacob v. 23
…they cast him into a deep, waterless pit v. 24
…they callously sat down to eat v. 25a

19. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
When Joseph came to them… vv
…they “compassionately” sold him to some Midianite traders who were on their way to Egypt vv. 25b-28
This foiled Reuben’s plan to rescue Joseph vv

20. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
The “final cover-up” vv
They slaughtered a goat & dipped Joseph’s coat in it v. 31
They tell Jacob, “We found this…please examine it to see if it is your son’s tunic” v. 32
Not “our brother’s…”

21. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35
The “final cover-up” vv
Jacob naturally assumes the worst and mourns Joseph’s death vv
They try to “comfort their father”…never telling him what really happened v. 35

22. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50
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Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23
He was sold by the Midianites to Potiphar (Pharaoh’s bodyguard captain) v. 1
The Lord blessed whatever he did v. 2
Potiphar recognized this, and placed Joseph in charge of his entire household vv. 3-6a

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