2. Who is this?  Mentioned in John, Acts, Hebrews  Lived most of his life in a strange land  11, 17, 30, 110 are significant in his life  Not buried for over 400 years  22 Chapters in one book devoted to him  Father of two tribes  Called Zaphnath-Paaneah by the king  Delivered the chosen race

3. Joseph is a towering figure in the OT  Multiple tragedies  Multiple triumphs  Example encourages us  Your example can encourage others

5. Born into wealth & ease, Gen. 37  Favored by his father, Gen. 37:3  Hated by his brothers, Gen. 37:4, 5 ›Envied, Gen. 37:11 ›Life in danger, Gen. 37:19, 20 ›Sold into slavery, Gen. 37:26-28; 42:21

6. Steward of Potiphar’s house, Gen. 39  Favored by his master, Gen. 39:3-5  Falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, 39:7-18  Thrown into prison, Gen. 39:19, 20

7. Trusted in prison  Ran the prison, Gen. 39:22, 23  Wanted out, Gen. 40:14, 15, 23

8. Raised to rule the land, Gen. 41  Interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, 41:1-7  Elevated to #2, Gen. 41:37-44 ›Powerful nation ›Wealth & luxury ›Power & privilege

9. His tragedies led to triumph  Would not have interpreted Pharaoh’s dream if not in prison  Would not have been in prison if not a slave in Potiphar’s house  Would not have been a slave in Potiphar’s house if not hated by his brothers  God may be using hardships in your life to lead you to great things

10. God was with him throughout his troubles  In slavery, Gen. 39:1, 2  In prison, Gen. 39:21  When betrayed, Gen. 45:3-8  God will be with us, Heb. 13:5, 6

11. Joseph withstood temptations  Sexual immorality, Gen. 39:11, 12  Revenge, Gen. 45:14, 15; 50:15-21  Flee sexual immorality, 1 Cor. 6:18  Let God have revenge, Rom. 12:19-21

12. He made the best of bad situations  Diligent in Potiphar’s house; blessed  Hard working in prison; blessed  Many would be bitter & resentful – toward God  Kept the right attitude, 1 Pt. 2:19, 20  Hardships are temporary, 2 Cor. 4:16-18

13. Joseph is a towering figure in the OT  Multiple tragedies  Multiple triumphs  Example encourages us  Your example can encourage others