Series: Heroes of the Faith Bill Scott 07/20/14

Message: Joseph




Joseph, a rather colorful beginning - Ego, envy, rejection, hatred
abound in this band of brothers. (Gen 37)

The consequences of our sin stay with us until we bring it to the
light. (Gen 42:21)

A season of indentured service - does anyone know, does
anyone care - God does! (Gen 39)

How might we have fared, had we been put into Josephs place? Gen 39:2 The Lord
was with Joseph so that he prospered,

Character counts - know when to resist temptation, know when to
flee! (Gen 39)

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking

Josephs reward for good character - Life is simply not fair - How
did this ever happen to me? (Gen 39-40)

Promotion comes from the Lord - Joseph quickly goes from the
outhouse to the penthouse (Gen 40)

Giving credit where credit is due - I cannot, but God

Josephs dream comes true - Yet Joseph allows the story to play
out. Joseph does not rush it (Gen 42)

Mercy triumphs over judgment Judah - What a change of heart!
(Gen 45)

What a reunion between Joseph and Jacob (Gen 46:29) - what a
reunion between Father and Son!

God is in control - Romans 8!