Title: God with Joseph / Genesis 39:1-23
Introduction From the beginning of the Christian life, we constantly encounter temptations and trials, tribulation and persecution, hardships and conflicts. Of course, there are people who pass without being affected by these things, but there are people who are too sensitive to it and cannot get out of the swamp of discouragement, frustration and wandering. The beginning of Joseph's life can be seen in this situation, as he leads a prosperous life with God's grace and mercy, and calls for victory.
1. Joseph, who became the secretary of Potiphar's family (39:1-6)
He was hated by his brothers because of the favoritism and dreaming of his father Jacob.
Joseph, who was taken and sold for twenty pieces of silver, was Pharaoh's servant and commander of the guard.
Sold and delivered to Potiphar the Egyptian (1)
1) Joseph, who prospered in all things because the Lord was with him (2-3)
It was because God had been gracious to him and made him be with him.
because
* God's grace is the recognition of our efforts and actions by God.
Not by receiving it, but by God's unconditional love.
is given
2) Joseph, who became the general manager of Potiphar's family and was in charge of all possessions (4-5)
Blessing Potiphar's family for Joseph's sake (5)
3) Joseph with a modest and compact appearance (6)
A Christian is a person who has a decent appearance and
There is beauty.
Discussion 1. How do you evaluate your appearance and inner personality?
2. Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife (39:7-18)
Better than others we have in our lives today
Rather, conditions hinder a godly life, become an instrument of pride, and
You need to know that you are being targeted.
1) Joseph Refusing Temptation (7-11)
Joseph was able to resist temptation by being faithful to his work.
Resolutely resist temptation because of a religious life and fear of God.
I could get away
2) Joseph being framed for an unfortunate accusation (12-18)
Using the cloak that Joseph took off and thrown away as evidence, the slander and innocence
Potiphar's wife was not satisfied with her lust.
Spreading deceitful lies out of hatred.
* We Christians do not compromise with the world and
When you try to live with complete faith according to the will, you are unfair or unfair
There will be times when you will be misunderstood and slandered. but there
While waiting with God's waiting without being shaken, God
lead you to victory
Hebrews (14) - The one who crossed the river - Potiphar's wife
Used against Joseph to provoke extreme animosity.
Discussion 2. How do you deal with worldly temptations (challenges to the religious life)
How do you accept it and how do you reject it?
3. Joseph, who was imprisoned but prospered (39:19-23)
Joseph did not defend his innocence and injustice, but
Accept the lockdown.
1) Joseph imprisoned in the king's prisoner (19:20)
While imprisoned in prison, Joseph's feet were wounded in
Your body is bound with chains, so you will be trained until the word of the LORD is fulfilled.
Received. (Psalm 105:17-19)
2) The Lord added mercy to Joseph (21)
Joseph was imprisoned without a chance to defend himself.
God is with you and gives you grace.
Today's hardships and disciplines do not look happy, but sad, but later
Through him we will bring forth the peace of righteousness (Hebrews 12:11).
3) Joseph (22-23), who became the custodian of the prisoners
(22)-Jeonok-The person in charge of all matters related to the prison
Those who have received the grace of God prosper wherever they go.
Man's dreadful temptations, hatreds, adventures, and confinement
It cannot be bound or destroyed. The person in charge of human life and death
Because God is...
Discussion 3. Have you ever been unfairly accused (framed, framed)?
How did you solve it?
Conclusion Regardless of the circumstances and circumstances of God's people, there should be enough room to exalt God's name and overcome the world with faith.
No matter what obstacles or obstacles are around you, you should be able to see them with the eyes of faith and with spiritual zeal to find the will and way of God through your faithfulness and perseverance, rather than removing them in an emotional or artificial way. Then God will exalt him by granting the New Testament blessings and prosperity he had originally promised me.