We continue to study the marvelous story of Jacob’s son Joseph.

Adventures of Joseph (Part 2)

3 The Main Point

 
Behind Joseph's story is the faith that he showed in God by his determination to do what was right.

Joseph may have found this a most difficult course at times. Joseph certainly experienced many ups and downs. But he always clung to the promises and commandments of God.
 

4 Joseph's relatives

Joseph was...

• Great-grandson of Abraham and Sarah
• Grandson of Isaac and Rebekah
• Son of Jacob and Rachael
• Full brother of Benjamin
• Husband of Asenath (an Egyptian)
• Father of Ephraim and Manasseh

5 Joseph's Ups and Downs

• 1~Favoured son of Jacob,
• 2~Sold into slavery,
• 3~Made overseer in Potiphar's house,
• 4~In prison after resisting Potiphar's wife,
• 5~Made overseer of the prisoners,
• 6~Chief butler forgets him,
• 7~Chief butler remembers him,
• 8~Interprets Pharaoh's dreams,
• 9~Made governor of all Egypt, marries, has children, and is reunited with his father and brothers.

Our lives have their ups and downs too. Never forget God, whether you are up on top or down at rock bottom. Sometimes we have adversity even when we do good. God is always guiding us, even when things seem blackest. We can react to adversity with wisdom, faith, hope, and love, just as Joseph did. God will not forsake us. Trust at all times in his good promises.