71. Joseph the Dreamer, Rise to power Genesis 41

72. Joseph and His Brother's Genesis 42:3-28

God is at work bringing His erring children back together. God has cGod is at work bringing His erring children back together. God has chosen and called us. He will also preserve us. He will fulfill His promises in our lives. God used the experience of what happened with Joseph to stir their consciences. God uses these failures to bring them to repentance. God assures us that He forgives our sins and makes us acceptable to Him. 1. The Brothers went to Egypt (vs.3-4). 2. The Brothers came before Joseph (vs.5-20). 3. The Brothers remembered their sins (vs.21-28).

71. Joseph the Dreamer, Rise to power Genesis 41

1. God Timing IS Always Perfect (w. 1-3) 2. The Wisdom of the World Cannot Interpret God's Truth (v. 8) 3. God Remembers His Servants (v. 9-14) 4. Joseph Gives God the Glory (w. 14-32) 5. God's Wisdom Provides Salvation (vv. 33-57) 6. From Prisoner to Ruler (vv. 38-46 Final Application You may feel: * Forgotten * Delayed * Overlooked * Stuck in a prison season But God is sil working. The pit, the prison, and the waiting room may all be part of God's preparation for His greater purpose in your life.

70. Joseph Part 2 - Genesis 39-40 "When Things Don't Go Your Way"

Truth Point: God is still working even when life is not going your way. 1. God Blessed the Work of Joseph Joseph's Difficult Circumstances 2. The Persistence of Temptation Genesis 39:6-20

69. Joseph Pt. 1 - "The Dreamer" - Genesis 37 | Theme: Turmoil

Context : Family structure: Shift from patriarchs → Joseph becomes central figure * Joseph = son of Rachel (favored wife) * Brother: Benjamin Others = half-brothers (Leah, Bilhah, Zilpah) * Key details: Israel (Jacob) = covenant name (Gen. 32, 35) Location = Canaan (Promised Land) Occupation = Shepherds * Pattern: When people don't trust God → turmoil follows 1. A Family in Turmoil (vv. 1-4) Joseph's Report Favoritism Result 2. The Escalation of Turmoil (vv. 5-11) Dream #1 Brothers' Response Dream #2 Key Insight 'll → Israel "Kept it in mint • Wisdom = holding truth ie when you don't understand 3. The Results of Turmoil (vv. 18-35) Murder Plot Reuben's Intervention The Betrayal The Deception Pattern Another generation of lying + deception : Sin always: * Multiplies * Complicates * Deepens brokenness

68. "A Family in Disarray" Genesis 35:1-7

Most scholars refer to this being the first recorded Revival in The Bible. Jacob had trouble all around him. He was worried about retaliation of the surrounding rulers because of what happened with Dinah, Simeon and Levi. A Revival in a believer's life is a rededication to God. Some consider it a wake-up call. Some consider revival has repentance from Worldly things. Some believe it is a rekindling to your First Love. 1. Spiritual Leadership in The Family. 2. Spiritual Repentance in The Family. 3. Spiritual Obedience in The Family.