28702426 Lessons From the Life of Joseph

8/3/2019 28702426 Lessons From the Life of Joseph

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Genesis 37-47


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The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. 3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the LORD was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did.


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38So

the king said to them, "No one could possibly handle this better than Joseph, since the Spirit of God is with him."


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Beloved son Betrayed sibling Betrayed sibiling Honored servant Honored servant Condemned prisoner Condemned prisoner Favored prime minister

Joseph bounced back after every tragedy in his life.


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If

the Lord delights in a mans way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.


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Biblical

world view: Utilizing and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of his creation.

Central

essence: Managing everything God brings into the believers life that honors God and impacts eternity.


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#1: Live a life of integrity (Morality issue).


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8but

he refused and said, "My master isn't worried about anything in his house, because he has placed me in charge of everything he owns. 9No one in my master's house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn't given me is you, and that's because you are his wife. I won't sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this this."


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Those who have been given a trust must prove faithful (1 Cor.4:2)


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not be weakened by your situation. Do not be deceived by persuasion. Do not be gentle with your emotions. Do not be confused by the immediate results. Do

Resist the first tiny thrill of temptation, lest it widen a breach big enough toadmit the ocean. Remember that no temptation can master you unless you admit itwithin - F.B. Meyer within.


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#2: Look past the injustice and unfairness of your situation and focus on your attitude.


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treatment from family. Unexpected restrictions from circumstances. Untrue accusations from people. Undeserved

We

cannot choose what happens to us. The only thing we can choose is our response t

o it.


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For

what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favour with God.


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#3: Trust in God while waiting for His answer to your prayer.


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But

he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.


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He

gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will runand not grow weary, they will walk and will not be faint.

More verses: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 30:5


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#4: Always remember to give God the glory.


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When

God started opening doors for Joseph, he never forgot to point people to where credit is due.

I

cannot do it, Joseph replied to Pharoah, but God will give Pharoah the answer he desires. Gen. 41:16


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#5: Live a life of integrity. (Work ethics issue)Genesis 46:31-47:26


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The

way we do our work is a revealing display of character. is a demanding arena ofpressure.

Work Work

is an exacting test of our efficiency.


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Who are you when youre at home? Who are you when youre at work? Who are you when youre at church?


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He planned with wise objectivity. Genesis 46:31-34 He submitted to authority with loyal accountability. Genesis 47:1-7 He arranged for survival with personal integrity. Genesis 47:14 He accepted the challenge with innovative creativity. Genesis 47:20-26


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