Practical Living: Turn Arounds, Part 6 – Joseph (#862)
Today, we’ll continue our series on turnarounds.   Today we’ll read about Joseph, who was the son of Jacob (Jacob was the son of Issac, who was the son Abraham).  Joseph, the first-born son of Rachel, was his father’s favorite son and Jacob gave him a coat of many colors.  God also favored Joseph and was with him (God’s Spirit was upon him), and gave him a dream of the future.  When Joseph shared this dream with his brothers they were jealous, conspired against him, and sold him into slavery.  But the LORD was with Joseph and caused him to prosper in spite of difficult circumstances.  Let’s look at these records.
Taught by Bruce Mahone on 20141207. All rights reserved.
Verse Listing and Notes
Gen 37               Joseph sold into slavery
Gen 39               The Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy (chesed – steadfast love, lovingkindness) (vs. 21), thrown into prison
Gen 40               In prison. Pharaoh’s dreams
Gen. 45:1-15     Joseph with his brothers
Gen. 50:15-23   Joseph forgave those who tried to kill him, then sold him into slavery by looking to God
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862 Practical Living Turn Arounds, Part 6 – Joseph