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“God Speaks in Solitude: Joseph” (part 5) Genesis 39-41

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1) How did Joseph experience solitude? • As a slave in Potiphar’s house. 39:1

1) How did Joseph experience solitude? • As one falsely accused. 39:11-15

1) How did Joseph experience solitude? • As a prisoner. 39:19-20

1) How did Joseph experience solitude? • As a forgotten friend. 40:12-15, 23

2) What happened to Joseph in solitude? • Joseph gained favor with Potiphar.

2) What happened to Joseph in solitude? • Joseph gained favor with the jailer.

In Potiphar’s household In Prison 2 The Lord was with Joseph, so he 21 But the Lord was with Joseph succeeded in everything he did as in the prison and showed him his he served in the home of his faithful love. Egyptian master. 3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did.

In Potiphar’s household In Prison 4 This pleased Potiphar, so he 21 And the Lord made Joseph a soon made Joseph his personal favorite with the prison warden. attendant. He put him in charge 22 Before long, the warden put of his entire household and Joseph in charge of all the other everything he owned. prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison.

In Potiphar’s household In Prison 5 From the day Joseph was put in 23 The warden had no more charge of his master’s household worries, because Joseph took care and property, the Lord began to of everything. The Lord was with bless Potiphar’s household for him and caused everything he did Joseph’s sake . All his household to succeed. affairs ran smoothly, and his crops and livestock flourished.

In Potiphar’s household In Prison 6 So Potiphar gave Joseph complete administrative responsibility over everything he owned. With Joseph there, he 23 The warden had no more didn’t worry about a thing— worries, because Joseph took care except what kind of food to eat! of everything. The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed.

2) What happened to Joseph in solitude? • Joseph interpreted dreams for his cellmates. o This was a rehearsal for interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. 41:1

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished?

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished? • Strengthened the résumé of Joseph from shepherd to national leader.

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished? • Strengthened the résumé of Joseph from shepherd to national leader. o Developed Joseph’s organizational skills in Potiphar’s house.

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished? • Strengthened the résumé of Joseph from shepherd to national leader. o Developed Joseph’s leadership skills in prison.

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished? • Strengthened the résumé of Joseph from shepherd to national leader. o Gave Joseph the gift of interpretation in prison.

3) How were God’s purposes accomplished? • Positioned Joseph to become the second in command of Egypt. 41:37-40

4) Application: How can we respond to this story?

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude is an opportunity to deal with forgiveness.

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude is an opportunity to deal with forgiveness. o Failure to forgive can erode our souls and hinder God’s plans for us.

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude is an opportunity to deal with forgiveness. o Whom do I need to forgive?

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude tests our faith in God’s character. 2 Corinthians 13:5

“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.”

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude tests our faith in God’s character. o If I never have to trust God’s goodness, how do I really know that He is good?

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude tests our faith in God’s character. o What would I do if trials were removed? Do that now.

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude can develop a harvest of righteousness. Hebrews 12:11

“No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening— it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.”

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude can develop a harvest of righteousness. o Solitude can make us more like Jesus – no matter what causes the solitude.

4) Application: How can we respond to this story? • Solitude can develop a harvest of righteousness. o Will we stand still in the discomfort long enough to see God finish His work?

The Cross of Jesus Wholesale forgiveness “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Faith in God’s character “Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit.” God’s purposes fulfilled through suffering “It is finished.”

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. The third day He rose again from the dead.

He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy, global Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen!