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1. To children and adults alike, the life of Joseph has, for several reasons, maintained a timeless appeal as a family saga that knows no equal. Certainly the principal reason must be that here we have a divine record, the impeccable Word of God. Yet related to this is another reason. It is that this part of Holy Scripture speaks of real life some
The Life of Joseph. Genesis 37:1 – 50:26. JOSEPH & HIS BROTHERS. (37:1-32) A. Jacob loved Joseph “more than all his children.” (37:3) Made him a coat of many colors. (3 7:3) When the other brothers saw Jacob’s favoritism toward Joseph, they: “Hated him.” (37:4) “Could not speak peaceably with him.” (37:4) Joseph’s dreams.
STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF JOSEPH. STUDY NUMBER ONE – GENESIS 37:1-36. INTRODUCTION: When you study the book of Genesis there are four high points: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. In this study, we will focus on the fourth of these great Patriarchs. Many people believe that the promises went from Abraham to Isaac and from Jacob and then to Joseph.
INTRODUCTION. Genesis 37-50. Aim: To survey the purposes for the Biblical record of Joseph’s life. Nation in Egypt until It Has Grown to Full Strength. III. Joseph’s Life Is Recorded to Magnify the Providence of God. Joseph’s Continuing Awareness of the Continual Presence of God. Joseph’s Patient Endurance of the “Bad” as from God.
Joseph was a God-fearing young man who stood out when compared to the evil behaviour of his brethren. We can either look at Joseph as a tale bearer and arrogant boaster before his father and brethren, or as a young man set apart by God who was simply living his life in an open and honest manner.
The life of Joseph in the book of Genesis carries many interesting themes. Some see it as the man who went from prison to praise. Many writers find many correlations of his life with that of Jesus Christ. Therefore, they point to Joseph as an Old Testament topology of Christ.
Welcome to BSF’s five-week study of Joseph! We hope God speaks to you through His . Word and your group discussion. Here’s how the Bible study works: Read and answer the questions for the assigned passage each day. Discuss your answers with your small group at the end of the week. Listen to a podcast teaching on the week’s passage.
