Genesis 37; - 50; - The Life of Joseph - A type of Christ.
Joseph was a spoilt but godly young man, devoted to his God, loved and favored by his father Jacob, for his older brothers were evil men. Joseph was to go through many hard humbling trials in the first half of his life. then to be glorified in the second half "Like Christ". But what others meant for evil God was to turn them around for his good and Gods glory. Those trials, God used to fine tune him, to sanctify Joseph, and to prepare him for his future work of saving Gods people from famine and death. So, preserving the line through which Messiah the Christ would come to save his people from their sins. Joseph in many ways was a type of Christ suffering to save his people and forgiving them their sins against him. We can learn much in the way of both doctrine and duty from Josephs life, and as we see Gods dealings with his people bring about His divine plans. God's sovereignty and providence are clearly seen in the true history of Joseph. Yes Romans 8;28 is true "God does work all thing together for those that love God and are called according to His purpose."
Gods Providence and Joseph. Genesis 50;15-21. Joseph ; Sweet and Shattered Dreams. Genesis 37;1-11. Joseph ; When Brothers become your Enemies. Genesis 37;12-36. Joseph Bought, Busy and Blessed. Genesis 39;1-6a Joseph Propositioned, Imprisoned and Promoted. Genesis 39;6b-23. Joseph Cares and Speaks for God with Grace and Truth. Genesis 40;1-23. Joseph In Whom Is The Spirit Of God. Genesis 41;1-38. Joseph Faithfulness Rewarded. Genesis 41;27-57. Joseph ; Meets and Tests His Brothers. Genesis 42;-44; Joseph ; By God's Grace Forgave His Brothers. Genesis 45;1-15. Gods Covenant Adoption and Sovereign Love. Genesis 28;1-20. Joseph's View of His God. Genesis 50;15-26. /// Shattered Dreams, Genesis 37;1-11, This Is The Pits, Genesis 37;12-36, A Slave In Egypt, Genesis 39; Making The Most Of A Bad Situation, Genesis 39;1-6, It's Never Right To Do Wrong, Genesis 39;6-23, Dungeons & Dragons, Genesis 39;20-40;23, Joseph strengthen through trying times. Genesis 40;1-23. A Sad Birthday, Genesis 40;20-41;36, Joseph - Zero To Here, Genesis 41;1-38. God grows Joseph in the Fruit of the Spirit. Genesis 41;37-57, Saying Sorry Is Never Easy, Genesis 42;1-8, Real Forgiveness, Genesis 42; - 44; Joseph meets his brothers, Genesis 45;1-8, Many Mysteries But No Mistakes, Genesis 50;14-26, Joseph As A Type Of Christ, Mathew 12;38-42, /// His Father Was A Cheat, Genesis 32;7-31, <Tension In The Tent Joseph Son Of Jacob, Genesis 37:1-4, Sweet Seventeen & A Slippery Slope, Genesis 37;5-11, Grievous Body Harm, Genesis 37;12-36, On Guard, Genesis 39;1-10, What to do when everything right & things go wrong, Genesis 39;1-23, Faith In The Dark, Genesis 39;24-40;27, God's Delays Are Not His Denials, Genesis 41;1-36, God Pricks Consciences, Genesis 42;1-38, The Pain Of Forgiveness, Genesis 43; Real Repentance, Genesis 44;1-32, A Godly Mans Experience. Genesis 45;16-46;7, At The Cross Roads, Genesis 46;1-7;26-34, Solid Hoys and Lasting Treasures, Genesis 47;1-12, Salvation Calls For Service, Genesis 47;13-31, A Deliberate Mistake, Genesis 48;1-22, The Secret Of Success, Genesis 49;22-26, The Key To Life, Genesis 50;15-26, // J01-Genesis 35;+37;1-4. Meet The Family. J02-Genesis 37;5-11. God is Never Absent. J03-Genesis37;12-36. The Story of Joseph J04-Genesis 37;18-36 The Story of Joseph J05-Genesis 39;1-23. Living In God’s Presence. J06-Genesis 40;1-23. Life of Joseph J07-Genesis 41;1-32. From Prison to Palace. J08-Genesis 42;1-24. Gods Purpose Stand. J09-Genesis 42;24-38. The Path to Reconciliation. J10-Genesis 43;1-15. Softening Hearts. J11-Genesis 43;24-34. Amazing Grace. J12-Genensis 44;1-31. Substitution. J14-Genesis 46;1-34. Following God. J15-Genesis 47;1-31. Remarkable Reflections. J16-Genesis 48;-50; The Story Closes. JOE01.Genesis 37;1-11 An Intro to the book & Joseph, seeing his good character. JOE02.Genesis 37;12-36 The ten brothers Plot against Joseph. JOE03.Genesis 39;1-20 Times are hard but God's is with Joseph & God's at work bringing about His purposes. JOE04.Genesis 39;21-40;23 Joseph's a trustworthy man working for God & How God Providence brings to pass God's purposes in God's time. JOE05.Genesis 41;1-45 Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph interprets & is exalted for all things work out for the good of God's people. JOE06.Genesis 41;46-42;9 Joseph a faithful man of God makes preparation for the future famine (Nothing is permanent in this life). JOE07.Genesis 42;9-38 Joseph is not a perfect or sinless man he had his faults & called his brothers spies. JOE08.Genesis 43;1-25 Jacob sent his sons & Benjamin to Egypt for food, & their hospitalbe reception by Joseph. JOE09.Genesis 43;26-44;34 The brothers bow down to Joseph, his dreams fulfilled, for God's word is sure. JOE10.Genesis 45;1-15 Joseph forgives his repentant brothers & reviles himself to them. JOE11.Genesis 45;16-46;7 Pharaoh commands that Jacob be sent for & the family be brought to Egypt. JOE12.Genesis 46;8-30 The details of Jacob's children who came to Goshen in Egypt rejoicing. JOE13.Genesis 46;31-47;12. Joseph welcomes all his family with no resentment and he was not ashamed of them. JOE14.Genesis 47;13-41 What happened when the famine began to bit & the promise Joseph gave Jacob. JOE15.Genesis 48;1-22 Men of God die, here are Jacob's dying words & Joseph sons are blessed. JOE16.Genesis 50;1-26 Jacob's funeral, Joseph prophesies the return to Canaan, Joseph's death. /// S. Elliott, P. Kinnaird, D. Mountain, I. Higham, S. Olyott, A. Morrell, B. Bygroves, R. Rule.