Joseph - A Glimpse of Jesus

“Joseph - A Glimpse of Jesus”
Pastor David Son
Genesis 37-50

 

I. Character of Joseph at the Beginning
a. Kind of annoying (37:2)
b. Most beloved of Jacob’s sons… and most hated by his brothers (37:3-4)
c. Tactless (37:5)
II. Story of Joseph
a. Sold by brothers into slavery
b. From Potiphar to prison to Pharaoh
c. Reconciliation with his brothers
III. Character of Joseph at the End
a. Evidence of God’s presence in his life (39:3, 39:5, 41:38)
b. Acknowledges God alone, doesn’t take credit for himself (40:8, 41:16)
c. Forgiveness/mercy for his brothers
IV. Joseph’s greatest characterisc is his ability to see God doing something
where others do not
a. God was the one who sent Joseph to Egypt (45:5-8)
b. Where others see tragedy, Joseph can see God moving
c. Glimpse of the death and resurrection of Christ
V. Application Questions
a. What are situations in your life that you consider your “Egypts”?
Can you now see how God used it for His good in your life?
b. Why is it difficult for you to focus on God during moments of difficulty?
c. Would you be able to forgive your brothers like Joseph? Are there
people in your life that you need to forgive? What’s holding you back?
d. Is there anything in your life holding you back from the forgiveness
of God?
e. What are some promises and dreams that God has given you that
have yet to be fulfilled? Do you have faith that God will see them
through?
f. How do you think you will react if they do not?