1. GENESIS Chapter 37 JOSEPH - THE YOUNG DREAMER I. Introduction A.A favorite story. 1.Begins with Joseph. a) A pampered son.

2. (1)Matthew 10:34 (2)John 16:33 (3)We will be tested and tried! (a)Because we are God’s – we are tested! (b)Gold of most value when purified.

3. B.Joseph the principal character from here on out. 1.More chapters are devoted to him – why? 2.He represents Jesus! a)Joseph gets a “raw deal.” b)The Lord uses him!

4. II.Genesis 37:1-4 A.This “bad report” not a fabrication. 1.Simeon and Levi slaughtered a village! a)Most of Joseph’s brothers were less than men of integrity.

5. 2.Joseph was just being honest! B.Daddy dressed him funny! 1.Parents favoring one child over the other - a mistake!

6. a)Joseph treated differently. (1)Some kids are just easier to love! (2)He was easier to get along with. (a) Matthew 10:34-38 (b) Joseph’s brother disliked him.

7. III.Genesis 37:5-8 A.No way they would bow down to him. 1.Next one includes dad. IV.Genesis 37:9-11

8. A.Again his brothers are bowing down. a)Rachael is dead but Leah is still alive. b)In Revelation 12:1 = nation of Israel! (1)The brothers reject it as lies.

9. V. Gen 37:12-22 A.Ten want to kill him. VI.Genesis 37:23-25 A.They can simply sit down and eat after all this. VII.Genesis 37:25-27

10. A.Profit sounded better! VIII.Genesis 37:28 A.Between $30 and $35! IX.Genesis 37:29-30 A.Genesis 35:22

11. X.Genesis 37:31-36 XI.CONCLUSION A.What pain they caused because of jealousy! 1.The Lord has a plan for their little brother. a) Jeremiah 29:11-13

12. (1)The Lord has a plan for Joseph!