1. Welcome to Hope Fellowship Church Our Mission: “To know the triune God in the person of Jesus Christ and to make Him known.”

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5. Genesis 39:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. 2 The L ORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the L ORD was with him and that the L ORD made all he did to prosper in his hand.

6. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Colossians 3:23–24 (NKJV) 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

7. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Genesis 39:1–9 (NKJV) 4 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority. 5 So it was, from the time that he had made him overseer of his house and all that he had, that the L ORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the L ORD was on all that he had in the house and in the field. 6 Thus he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand, and he did not know what he had except for the bread which he ate. Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance.

8. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Genesis 39:1–9 (NKJV) 7 And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Look, my master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my hand. 9 There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”

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10. 2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV) 22 Flee also youthful lusts ; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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12. Genesis 39:21–23 (NKJV) 21 But the L ORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison; whatever they did there, it was his doing. 23 The keeper of the prison did not look into anything that was under Joseph’s authority, because the L ORD was with him; and whatever he did, the L ORD made it prosper.

13. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Psalm 1:1–3 (NKJV) 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the L ORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

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15. Genesis 40:6–8 (NKJV) 6 And Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw that they were sad. 7 So he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were with him in the custody of his lord’s house, saying, “Why do you look so sad today?” 8 And they said to him, “We each have had a dream, and there is no interpreter of it.” So Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell them to me, please.”

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17. Genesis 40:20–23 (NKJV) 20 Now it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. 21 Then he restored the chief butler to his butlership again, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. 22 But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.

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19. Genesis 41:14–16 (NKJV) 14 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon; and he shaved, changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh. 15 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that you can understand a dream, to interpret it.” 16 So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”

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21. Genesis 41:37–46 (NKJV) 37 So the advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

22. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Genesis 41:37–46 (NKJV) 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” 42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. 43 And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt. 44 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”

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26. Doubt sees the obstacles

27. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Faith sees the way

28. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Doubt sees the darkest night

29. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Faith sees the day.

30. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Doubt dreads to take a step

31. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Faith soars on high.

32. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Doubt questions, “Who believes?”

33. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Faith answers, “I.”

34. JOSEPH and ME part 2of3 Psalm 40:1–3 (NKJV) 1 I waited patiently for the L ORD ; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the L ORD.

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