1. GENESIS Chapter 40 & 41 JOSEPH RESTORED I. Introduction A.Things we discovered. 1.Joseph sent to his brethren.

2. 2.Joseph was hated by his brethren. 3.Joseph was sold by his own brothers. 4.Joseph was sold for twenty pieces of silver. 5.Brothers plotted to kill Joseph. 6.Joseph was put into the pit.

3. 7.Joseph was raised up out of that pit. 8.Joseph obeyed his father. 9.Joseph’s father had sent him. 10.Joseph was mocked by his brethren. 11.Brothers refused to receive Joseph.

4. 12.They took counsel to kill Joseph. 13.Joseph’s coat dripping with blood. 14. Joseph was lost sight of for many years. 15.Joseph was tempted by the world. 16.Joseph became the savior of the world.

5. 17.Joseph was hated by his brothers. 18.Joseph had to suffer although innocent. 19.Joseph found favor in the sight of the jailer. 20.Joseph numbered with transgressors.

6. B.Joseph’s story to be read many times. 1.His character is to be admired. a) Genesis 39:20 (1)For the false accusation. b) Genesis 39:21-23

7. (1) In his late twenties. (a) The LORD was with him. (b) Most would rather the “prosper” out of jail! II.Genesis 40:1-4 A.The Lord likewise has a plan!

8. 1. This was no “accident” a)It had to do with royal meals. III. Genesis 40:5-8 A.God is given the credit! 1.Joseph was willing to listen.

9. 2.We miss the blessing of the Lord. IV.Genesis 40:9-23 A.The interpretation is already given. 1.Verse 23

10. a)Someone always forgetting about him! b)He has never abandoned him. (1)Isaiah 55:8-9 (2)When hurting – emotion overruns logic! (a)satan gets our emotions running.

11. (i)Scripture does not tell us Joseph ever doubted the Lord. (a) Not even now. V.Genesis 41:1-13 A.The cupbearer has “selective memory.”

12. 1.When it might benefit him! VI.Genesis 41:14-16 A.Quick to give the Lord credit! 1.Think he could have held bitterness?

13. a)That is satan’s goal! (1)Joseph still evangelizing! VII.Genesis 41:17-37 A.Joseph has done all the work!

14. 1. But now Pharaoh needs a wise and noble man to oversee all this: VIII.Conclusion A.Genesis 41:38-57 1.All can see the hand of God in Joseph’s life!

15. a)We can see why it was necessary! (1)The Lord was making him a leader! (a)Words spoken by Jeremiah: (i) Jeremiah 29:11-13