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CHARACTER COUNTS

The Life of Joseph

February 8, 2026

Genesis 37-50

 

Snapshots of Joseph’s Circumstances

 a.   ___________________ at home.

“When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not bring themselves to speak peaceably to him.” Genesis 37:4 (CSB)

 

b.   ___________________ at work.

“…That Hebrew slave you’ve brought into our house tried to come in and fool around with me,” she said. “But when I screamed, he ran outside, leaving his cloak with me!” Genesis 39: 17-18 (NLT)

 

C. ___________________ in prison.

“The warden did not bother with anything under Joseph’s authority, because the Lord was with him, and the Lord made everything that he did successful.” Genesis 39: 23 (CSB)

 

How to find God’s Purpose in Difficult Circumstances

 1.   _____________________ where I am.

“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,” Colossians 3: 23 (CSB)

   

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”  Luke 16:10 (NLT)

 

2.   Live with _______________________.

“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap” Galatians 6: 7 (CSB)

 

3.   _________________ God’s Sovereignty.

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 (NLT)