2. Joseph:
A Good Example
Genesis 39:1-2

3. Things we can learn from Joseph
It is entirely possible for young people to lead godly lives!
Jacob’s son Joseph is a wonderful example of godliness
Reading Genesis 37 thru 50 we see it throughout his life

4. He is an obedient, respectful
young person (37:13)
From verse 2 we learn that he is 17 years old
When his father has work for him there is no argument
No excuses, only “I will go” as a helper should

5. He understands sin from
both sides (39:7-10)
Not as both saint and sinner, but against man and God
He refuses Potiphar’s wife because he understands sin
Apparently there is something more important than sex!

6. He keeps his faith in times of
trouble (39:19-20, 40:14, 23)
Her lie imprisons him, a fellow prisoner forgets him
From 41:1 we know he was in prison more than two years
So many let problems rule their lives, but he did not

7. He gave God His due praise (41:15-16)
Pharaoh needed someone to interpret his dreams
The report to him (12-13) was of Joseph’s ability
How many today need to learn the humility of Joseph?

8. His high position does not
inflate him (41:39-40)
As governor we do not see power corrupting him
What the former prisoner gives is faithful service
From verse 46 we learn he is only 30 years of age

9. He shows no vengeance to those who hated him
In 42:21-24 he weeps as he hears his brothers confess
In 43:26-31 he weeps as he sees his brother
In 45:1-8 he weeps aloud and reveals who he is
In 46:28-30 he weeps as a son, not as a ruler

10. His faith testifies of God even
after his death (50:22-26)
He made arrangements for his embalming and carrying
He had faith his bones would reach the promised land
On their travels his remains would remind them of the goal