A Study in the Life of Joseph
from Genesis 37 to 50
A Sermon Series
with Dr. Mark Platt
We are born. We grow up. We work. We have marriages. We become parents. We age. We die. But in between all these ages and stages of our lives, stuff happens. Some things we choose and some things choose us.
Chapters 37 through 50 of the book of Genesis contain the story of Joseph. Within this story of one of the Old Testament Patriarchs are the lessons for people today. Joseph shows us how to cope with life as it happens. Our study on the life of Joseph will be an expository but practical study of how we deal with the disappointments and hardships of life with the help and guidance of God. Our topics will be:
| March 7 |
“Sin Happens” |
Genesis 37:1- 39:1 |
This message is about taking responsibility for our own actions and sins. Jacob’s sin was in favoring Joseph over the other brothers. Joseph’s sin was the arrogance and pride that push his brothers into the world of hate and revenge. Judah’s sins were multiple. But godly people repent and take responsibility for their own sins.
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| March 14 |
“Temptation Happens” |
Genesis 37:1- 39:1 |
This message is taken from the temptation of Joseph by the wife of Potiphar. People who follow God don’t need to be ruled by sin. From the life of Joseph, we will examine the way a person resist sexual temptation.
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| March 21 |
“Injustice Happens” |
Genesis 39:1-41:57 |
This message is about the events of Joseph's kidnapping, sale into slavery, the cover-up by his brothers, the events in Potiphar's house where Joseph is falsely accused of rape, and the forgetful ingratitude of his prison buddy, the cupbearer. Then we will see how Joseph was faithful to others and to God and still suffered pain and hurt. From the life of Joseph, we will learn how to deal with unfair treatment and injustice..
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| March 28 |
“Sovereignty Happens” |
Genesis 42:1-50:26 |
This message is about the sovereignty of God as He works out things for our good. Here we see how God worked good out of the sins, pain, and injustices. From Joseph's life, we will see how the providential hand of God can bring hope out of heartache.
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The “stuff” that happened to Joseph can teach us how we can live with wisdom, peace, and faith. Come, learn, and grow in your journey with God.
