Title: Run and Avoid
Genesis 39:10-23 Flee and flee Theme:50. exam. Danger. 2008. 8. 24.
◎ Introduction
: Joseph became a slave and ended up in prison. Through blessings and trials, we become stronger.
※ When God prepares, through daily blessings and trials,
① He removes sins and faults from the believer's life.
② He teaches what believers need to learn in order to do what God wants them to do.
③ Empowering believers to make better decisions in the future.
④ He teaches valuable lessons.
1. Joseph falling into a trap (10-12)
2. Joseph strengthened through trials (13-20)
3. Strengthened by God's Grace (21-23)
1. Joseph falling into a trap (10-12)
※ Notice that Joseph was subjected to severe temptations every day.
One). The temptation continues. (10)
※ The woman persistently seduced Joseph because of her lust for Joseph and her passion for him.
※ Since Joseph was true to God, he firmly refused the temptation. Not only that, he was far away from the woman and refused to appear in front of her.
2). fall into the trap of temptation. (11-12)
※ The woman did not give up and devised a plan. All the servants left the place where Joseph was working.
And when Joseph came in, he suddenly courted Joseph.
※ Joseph's refusal again might result in the woman's wrath and revenge.
3). I resolutely resisted the temptation and came out. (12)
※ When Joseph drove away, the woman grabbed the cloak, and Joseph left the cloak and ran away.