Pits, Prisons and Palaces Pt 10

Key Chapters & Segments in Joseph’s Life

A.    Dreamer

B.    Rejected by his brothers.

C.    Sold as a slave in Potiphar’s house.

D.    Wrongly accused and thrown into to prison. (Joseph lost his coat, but he kept his character)

E.     Interpreter of dreams! (chief cupbearer and chief baker)

The cupbearer forgot him, but God did not!

 

 

THE RADICAL ELEVATION OF JOSEPH

GENESIS 41:1-36

1. THE TROUBLED KING (v1-8)

• This powerful, almost divine being, at the very peak of his earthly might; in spite of his power is troubled. 

 

 

2. THE PREPARED SERVANT (v 9-36)

• Every detail is worked out to bring Joseph for this moment, God has been preparing him for this.
• Joseph has matured, trouble has strengthened him, has deepened him.
• “I cannot do it” – In Hebrew it’s a one-word answer – Hebrew:(bil`adey) – not without, apart from, besides.
• God has not forgotten you, His preparing you. Because what is needed in your future will not only affect your life but the lives of many around you
  

 

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