“Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.” 1 Cor. 10:11.

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“Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.” 1 Cor. 10:11 NKJV

Birth & Youth Sold into slavery Potiphar’s House Interpreter Of dreams Ruler in Egypt Reunion With family

I. Faith of Joseph Lord was with Joseph ~ Gen. 39:2 ~ Gen. 39:21 ~ Acts 7:9 “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him.”

1 Faith enabled him to endure envy, jealousy and hatred  Coat of Many Colors  Dreams = they would worship him  Conspired to kill him  Sold him for 20 pieces of silver

2 Faith enabled him to say no  Potiphar’s wife made advances  He refused “…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Gen. 39:9

3 Faith enabled him to endure being falsely accused  Thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit  Did not deserve imprisonment  Remained faithful to God.

4 Faith enabled him to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh  Explains dreams to Pharaoh  “It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Gen. 41:16  Four times he gives God credit

5 Faith enabled him to forgive his brothers of mistreatment  22 years since he had seen them  They bowed before him  He did not despise them  Gen. 45:7-8

II. Character of Joseph ~Faith was the foundation ~He believed in God ~Circumstances changed but his character never changed

 Jacob told him to check on his brothers  He knew they hated him  No hesitation  He always obeyed God

 Potiphar’s wife “Come lie with Me”  He might advance  Despised if he refused  Gen. 39:8-9  He refused to yield to temptation

 Good in many circumstances  Trials and suffering – not a hint of anger, hatred, or bitterness  God blessed him  Made the best of his situation

 Joseph believed that God had a place for his life  Gen. 45:4-5, 7 “God did send me before you to preserve life.”  He could see that God had designed all things for good.

 He was willing to forgive brothers  Been separated 22 years  No retaliation or revenge  Brothers expected to be killed

 Even in bad times Joseph lived with hope  Gen. 50:24-25 as he was dying  Lived in Egypt but not Egyptian  Heb. 11:22 “…made mention of the departing of the children of Israel;…”

His great faith is a model for us to Follow His wonderful character is one for us to imitate

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening Nov. 11, 2007