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1 The Life of Joseph Part 4 – Becoming the Blessing

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3 Genesis, Chapters 42-47

4 Abraham Isaac Jacob (Israel)

5 Review of Joseph’s Story Joseph was his dad’s favorite. Joseph’s brothers were so jealous they sold him to slave traders who took him to Egypt. In slavery, Joseph rose to become the right- hand man to Potiphar (an Egyptian officer). Joseph refused the advances of Potiphar’s wife, who falsely accused him of attempted rape. Joseph wrongly imprisoned.

6 Review of Joseph’s Story Joseph rises to highest ranking prisoner. Joseph interprets a dream for Pharaoh’s cupbearer, who was also in prison. 2 years later, Pharaoh’s cupbearer remembers Joseph when Pharaoh has a dream. Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dream – 7 years bountiful harvest, then 7 years famine. Pharaoh makes Joseph 2nd in command in Egypt.

7 In order to bless others... 1. Be immersed in your culture.

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9 In order to bless others... 1.Be immersed in your culture. 2.Be humble.

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11 In order to bless others... 1.Be immersed in your culture. 2.Be humble. 3.Use your spiritual gifts and talents.

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13 In order to bless others 1.Be immersed your culture. 2.Be humble. 3.Use your spiritual gifts and talents. 4.Forgive others.* 5.Be spiritually mature.*

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15 In order to bless others 1.Be immersed your culture. 2.Be humble. 3.Use your spiritual gifts and talents. 4.Forgive others. 5.Be spiritually mature. 6.Be about God’s business.

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17 Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done...

18 Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

19 I will become a (better) blessing to others by (Often the best blessings that we can give are the things that cost us the most.)


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