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2. Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

3. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  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 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

4. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35  They devised a murderous plot…they would kill “the dreamer” & lie about it vv. 18-20  Reuben appeared to be the only brother who was not in favor of this plan vv. 21-22 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

5. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35  When Joseph came to them… vv. 23-28  …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 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

6. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35  When Joseph came to them… vv. 23-30  …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. 29-30 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

7. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35  The “final cover-up” vv. 31-35  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 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion Not “our brother’s…”

8. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in his brothers’ hands 37:5-35  The “final cover-up” vv. 31-35  Jacob naturally assumes the worst and mourns Joseph’s death vv. 33-34  They try to “comfort their father”…never telling him what really happened v. 35 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

9. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  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 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

10. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  He was “handsome in form & appearance” v. 6b  Potiphar’s wife was physically attracted to him…she desired him sexually v. 7  Joseph refused on 2 grounds vv. 8-9 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

11. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  Joseph refused on 2 grounds vv. 8-9 Ê It would be dishonorable to Potiphar…he had placed Joseph in charge of everything in the house except his wife POINT Ù our actions must never wound another person cp. Mt 7:12 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

12. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  Joseph refused on 2 grounds vv. 8-9 Ë It would be unfaithful to God…actions God would not approve of are “evil” POINT Ù all sin is ultimately against God (though others may be hurt, God is primarily affected) Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

13. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  Potiphar’s wife was persistent vv. 10-12a  She spoke to him “day after day”  She even tried to physically tempt him  Joseph knew the time for talking was over… he “fled” v. 12b cp. 2 Tim 2:22 1 Cor 6:18 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

14. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  A “jilted” Potiphar’s wife turned “vindictive” and accused Joseph of rape vv. 13-18  Naturally believing his wife, Potiphar had Joseph imprisoned vv. 19-23  There, Joseph met the next “characters” in this “Providential drama” Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

15. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a foreign land 39:1-23  Once again, God proved faithful…He never forsook Joseph cp. Heb 13:5-6  Joseph gained favor with the jailer  He was given charge over other prisoners Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

16. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a dismal prison 40:1-23  Pharaoh’s cupbearer & baker also had dreams and were dejected over their inability to understand them vv. 1-8  Joseph interpreted their dreams, predicting each one’s immediate future vv. 9-19 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

17. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a dismal prison 40:1-23  Joseph interpreted their dreams, predicting each one’s immediate future vv. 9-19  Within 3 days, the cupbearer would be restored back to his occupation  Joseph made a personal request of him… “Please don’t forget me in this prison” Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

18. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph in a dismal prison 40:1-23  Joseph interpreted their dreams, predicting each one’s immediate future vv. 9-19  Within 3 days, the baker would be hanged  All things came to pass just as Joseph said  The cupbearer forgot Joseph Jn 15:18-19 1 Jn 3:13 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

19. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Two years pass…no activity v. 1a  Pharaoh also had dreams…no one could interpret them for him vv. 1b-8  The cupbearer finally remembers Joseph… he is brought before Pharaoh vv. 9-14 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

20. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Pharaoh told Joseph his dreams…they predicted Egypt’s next 14 years vv. 15-32  7 years of plenty followed by 7 lean years  The repetition was for emphasis…God was going to bring this about quickly v. 32 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

21. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Joseph recommended 2 things vv. 33-36  Use the 7 years of plenty to store up in preparation for the 7 lean years  Pharaoh needed to appoint someone over these tasks to oversee, manage them Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

22. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Pharaoh agreed with Joseph vv. 37-45  No one else was qualified for the job more than Joseph  He made Joseph 2nd in all the land…only in the throne would Pharaoh be greater Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

23. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Pharaoh agreed with Joseph vv. 37-45  Joseph’s “roller coaster ride” ended with him becoming very powerful in Egypt  He went from being a household slave to a prisoner to 2nd in power in all the nation Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

24. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  Joseph’s success vv. 46-49  Joseph was 30 when he was “promoted”  He successfully managed Egypt’s 7 years of plenty…the abundance was stored up “beyond measure” for the 7 lean years Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

25. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  POINT Rom 8:28  All things work out for good to those who love God & who try to live faithfully for Him  God never promises “a bed of roses”  He also never promises great earthly success…the kind Joseph experienced Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

26. A Story Of Providence Gen 37, 39-45, 50  Joseph on a ruler’s throne 41:1-49  POINT Rom 8:28  For those who trust Him, the end will always be better than what has to be endured  If not in this life, certainly in the life to come Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

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