Gen.39:1-18
In Gen.39:2-3, what do we read about God and Joseph two times?
The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered
Why did Joseph stop working at Potiphar's house?
He was placed in prison.
What did Joseph do for the cupbearer and the baker? (40:1-19)
Joseph took care of them and told them what their dreams meant.
What is the purpose of my life?
To Know God, Love God, Enjoy God, Glorify God and when I do these things I am truly satisfied. God made me for Himself. I belong to God because He created me.
God is always _________ us.
with
How did God help Joseph at Potiphar's house? (39:3-4)
Potiphar liked Joseph and put him in charge of his household and everything he owned.
What was still true about God when Joseph was in prison? (39:19-21)
God was present with Joseph. God showed kindness and granted Joseph favor.
Who told Joseph what the dreams meant? (40:8, 20-22)
God
Isn't my life about knowing myself?
We cannot know ourselves, the world or how we should live without knowing the one true God. We know ourselves by looking to God, not inward. God made all people to be like Him - in his image.
When his master saw that the _________ was with him and that the Lord gave him __________ in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Genesis 39:3-4a
Lord
success
What truths about God's character are revealed in Genesis 39:1-6?
God is omnipresent (He is with us) God is at work in pain and suffering; He is kind and gives blessings.
What three things did you learn happened to Joseph?
Joseph was placed in a pit by his brothers; he was sold into slavery, and he was placed in prison.
What did Joseph tell the cupbearer his dream meant? (40:9-15)
Joseph told him that after 3 days Pharaoh would restore the cupbearer to his position.
Isn't it just as important to achieve my potential, make friends and enjoy life?
True success is glorifying God in whatever He calls us to do. Our life goals will always be small until we understand God made us for Himself. Other things like school, friends, marriage, or career matter and are important but these things will never completely fulfill us. The more time we spend getting to know God, the more we will enjoy Him and enjoy life itself.
God is at ______ in his children's suffering.
Work
What did Joseph do at Potiphar's house?
He was in charge of the household and everything.
How has God shown His love for you in a difficult situation in your life?
Personal
What happened to Joseph at the end of the passage? (40:20-23)
The chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot about him.
What does it mean to glorify God?
God is glorified when people understand what He is like, His greatness and His goodness. Everything expressing God's character glorifies Him. God's pleasure with us gives our hearts joy.
God is present everywhere. There is no where in the universe or spiritual world where God is not. God is with His children no matter where they are.
Omnipresent
How does remembering God is always present help you?
Personal
Can God bring good from sin, pain or suffering? What good?
Yes, can teach us courage, dependence on God
Which attributes of God can help you when you are suffering?
Omnipotent (all powerful); Omnipresent (everywhere); Comforter; Omniscient (all knowing); just; kind; loving;
God never __________ His children?
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