The story of Joseph- Genesis 37-45
Introduction

1. Joseph the son of Jacob- Israel.
A. Genesis 12: 1-3.
B. Genesis 37: 1-4; 5; 11; 18-22.
C. Genesis 37: 26-28.

2. From son to slave.
A. Genesis 39: 1-4; 7-9.

3. From son to slave to prisoner.
A. Genesis 39: 20-23.
B. Genesis 41: 44.

4. From son to slave to prisoner, to the leader of a country, by the grace of
God.
A. Genesis 45: 1-6. By God’s grace He used Joseph’s struggles to accomplish
His sovereign purposes. Acts 2: 22-24; Acts 4: 27-28.
B. By God’s grace His plan was to make those angry, hateful, and jealous
brothers into a great nation.

Application questions and thoughts.

1. How do you respond to trials? James 1: 2-4.

2. Do you believe God has a profound plan for your life? Ephesians 2: 10.