The bible story of joseph is one that teaches us to be courageous in the midst of some of life s worst storms. A young man filled with dreams from god, favored by his father, betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and ended up in a dungeon. The hand of god in the communication in marriage life of. Here are 8 vital life lessons you can apply to your own life. Granted, kalebs drawings were a little less involved, but he enjoyed being able to sit down with us and participate because the stick figures were much simpler for him. The lord blessed the egyptians house for josephs sake genesis 39. Joseph was able to look past his own life and see the big picture. With this in mind, it should not be a surprise to learn a lot of lessons and principles from the life of joseph. Joseph gives us a story far beyond what the average christian will ever go through. Sep, 2011 what we loved about the life of joseph study. The hand of god in the communication in marriage life of joseph. Pharaoh was so impressed by josephs godly wisdom that he put him in charge of the project. When john the baptist asked yahusha if he was the coming one or if they were to look for another mat 11.
Joseph, when seventeen years of age, was pasturing the flock with his brothers while he was still a youth, along with the sons of bilhah and the sons of zilpah, his fathers wives. I am sure that joseph used these quiet moments to teach his son some of lifes most important lessons. If i had to pick a favorite old testament bible story, it would undoubtedly be the life of joseph. Iron faith when it all goes wrong keep the conviction that god reigns over all the details of your life, from the greatest to the smallest. In their bitterness and rage, joseph was sold into. Josephs story began with a dream at the age of seventeen. Five teacher lesson plans, including joseph the dreamer, sold into slavery, the dreaming pharaoh, the silver cup, and joseph and his family.
Jacobs 12 sons were the ancestors of the children of israel, the people through whom god sent his son, jesus. Joseph obeyed the law of moses as well as the dream of the angel in having jesus circumcised and named jesus. Download a pdf of the bible study joseph a true success story. Josephs life is the most amazing of prophetic types in scripture.
Joseph is deeply loved by his father and deeply bonded to benjamin. Evans is married to lois, his wife and ministry partner of more than 40 years. It really opened my eyes to josephs family dynamics. How does knowing that the lord is with you affect your daily life. To children and adults alike, the life of joseph has, for several reasons, maintained a timeless appeal as a family saga that knows no equal. Potiphar represents you, his house and all that he had stands for your life and all that you have, and joseph. The life of joseph iii a broad study outline of genesis 3750 i. Lessons from the life of joseph part 3 the preaching platform.
To do this, we must look at three portraits of joseph s life which are key in showing what his focus was at the time. Christians will find tremendous hope when we understanding that the sudden or seemingly endless detours in life are god s way of moving us from where we are to where he wants us to be. It is amazing that the most common means people use these days to solve the mystery of suffering never even occurred to joseph or job or paul. Because god had emptied himself and took human form, the young jesus thirsted for. Herein we catch glimpses of gods will and purpose exemplified in the life of joseph. The life of joseph activity book teaching resources. We see the hand of god in the life of joseph, which demonstrates how gods goodness is active in the lives of his people. Sproul shows us, josephs experience demonstrates how gods hidden providence is.
And joseph brought back a bad report about them to their father. I am sure that joseph used these quiet moments to teach his son some of life s most important lessons. Read genesis chapters 3750 to get the big picture for the 3lesson study of joseph. This is why it is so important that believers look to the word of god daily, as it provides much wisdom for every situation. Joseph, after testing them in different ways, made him known to them. The sermon was based around the time when joseph proved to be a good steward. The story of joseph object lesson futureflyingsaucers. Joseph then presented a plan to pharaoh which would protect the nation and rise it to great prominence. Lessons from the life of joseph part 5 the preaching platform. What are the lessons you can learn from the life of joseph. In gods time, the suffering and hardship that he allowed to affect josephs life had accomplished the purpose he intended.
All four our our kids were able to sit down and draw along as we went through the life of joseph lessons together. The narrative of his life occupied a good portion of the book of genesis. This story of joseph object lesson will help your children understand that they can still be lights in the darkness, even when god is not in a hurry. Twentytwo years after joseph s brothers sold him into slavery, they came to egypt to buy food and he revealed to them just who he was.
Throughout this year i have spent a considerable amount of time studying the life of the prophet joseph smith. The lessons include a history of jacobs family and gods promise to send the redeemer through this family. This resource contains everything you need to conduct successful, whole group bible lessons. The story of joseph is perhaps one of the best known and loved stories in the old testament. The one who is the focus of our study is the joseph about whom we read in genesis 3750, the son of rachel. Take it to work a joseph was a great example for christians who work in a secular environment. Our churchs small group is studying it, and we just got started. Apr 02, 2016 the sermon is based around the time when god was training joseph in potiphars house for the great task ahead. Mar 24, 2020 the life of joseph activity book includes. And because of that, his brothers were more than jealous of him. Page 4 of 7 lookatthelastthingjosephsaidtothe butlerinverse14. From a month ago of being the favorite son, we see josephs world turned upside down being sold into slavery. Biblical lessons in strategic planning from josephs life.
The life of joseph is one of the most fascinating stories in the biblebetter than the best hollywood movies and great novels ever written. The life of joseph is the greatest and clearest picture of jesus christ in the old testament. Joseph bible printables christian preschool curriculum. I believe every christian needs to study his story again and again. Joseph s role was to help preserve the children of israel, meaning that he was helping preserve the seed of the promised messiah. Yes, he is the one to whom his father gave a beautiful coat, and he is the one whose brothers sold him into slavery. It really opened my eyes to joseph s family dynamics. He knew the dreams he was having were from the lord and that they revealed gods purpose and plans for his life. In what ways does joseph attempt to guard himself from sin in 39. Joseph lifefrom favored son, to slave, to prisoner, to a ruler of egyptand gods control over it all. This sixweek bible study features perspectivechanging lessons from joseph through video teaching from dr. Revised may 2019 lesson text for six lessons about the life of joseph.
Next to jesus, joseph may be the greatest example of godly character and integrity in the bible. He was his fathers favorite, his mother died in childbirth. Lessons from the life of joseph, the son of jacob klang. This sixlesson series on the life of joseph will help you guide the children to trust god, even in hard situations. Mar 07, 2016 lessons from the life of joseph part 3in the 3rd part of our series, lessons from the life of joseph, we talk about another area god was developing in this life. Joseph is one of the most beloved characters in the bible.
Recommend to all who want a better understanding of the life of joseph and how we can glean a lesson or two from it. Jan 18, 2016 what are the lessons you can learn from the life of joseph. The sermon is based around the time when god was training joseph in potiphars house for the great task ahead. To help you, i produced a series called lessons from joseph.
These revelations have changed me, inspired me, and helped develop character within me. Genesis 3747 this is a lot of scripture, but in order to show that god works in his time for his glory, we need to see the big picture of josephs life. But he was pretty unfortunate early in life hated by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and then imprisoned for the crime he didnt commit. Jan 24, 2014 this onepart bible study considers the story of joseph and examines the source of his success in egypt. They are the proud parents of fourchrystal, priscilla, anthony jr. Has there ever been a time when you put your trust in someone and it seemed like they failed you. The life of joseph this is clear from the life of joseph, whose story is one of tragedy in the midst of a virtuous life, as well as gods healing power of mercy, forgiveness, and restoration. Mar 03, 2016 the bible is full of inspirational stories that stand as a reminder of gods faithfulness. The bible is full of inspirational stories that stand as a reminder of gods faithfulness. This is an 81page downloadable activity book in pdf format. His story takes 14 chapters in genesis from 37 through 50, a whopping 28% of the entire book. After thirteen years of undeserved suffering in slavery and in prison, within the space of a few hours, joseph was delivered out of the dungeon and put in charge of the entire land of egypt. Apr 30, 2018 if i had to pick a favorite old testament bible story, it would undoubtedly be the life of joseph.
The book is a good tool fo rstudying the life of joseph in the bible. Select option 1 to buy a copy for your personal use, or option 2 group license if you would like to make multiple copies for your group, church, ministry or congregation. Also included is a sidebyside comparison of the dreams joseph interpreted and how god was working in the lives of joseph, jacob, his brothers, and judah to ultimately bring about the promised messiah, jesus. The carpenters shop would provide the opportunity for unique fatherandson time. Sproul shows us, josephs experience demonstrates how gods hidden providence is always working to bring good out of evil. Joseph was willing to forgive those who sinned against him. From beginning to end, his life is both compelling and inspiring. Josephs interaction with potiphar can teach us a lot about what can happen when we stop making jesus our slave. All of the lessons are scripture based and follow a biographical scope and sequence. Lessons from the life of joseph from christian faith publishing author sally meredith is an indepth analysis of the life of joseph, who experienced pain and humiliation and went on to unimaginable heights.
To do this, we must look at three portraits of josephs life which are key in showing what his focus was at the time. My only reservation is they confuse actual dreams with perhaps goals and visions. These revelations have changed me, inspired me, and helped develop character. One of twelve sons, joseph was the favorite of his father jacob. We need to go beyond the facts of josephs life and learn lessons that we can apply in our own lives. Gods plans and purpose are greater and better than ours. The story of joseph is power packed, full of wisdom and truth. Lessons from the life of joseph part 3in the 3rd part of our series, lessons from the life of joseph, we talk about another area god was developing in this life. We know joseph and mary had four other sons and at least two daughters matthew. We are told very little of josephs life beyond the birth of jesus.
Lessons from saint joseph the carpenter catholic online. Because god had emptied himself and took human form, the young jesus thirsted for wisdom as every other young person. My only reservation is they confuse actual dreams with perhaps goals and visions for ones life. We focus on the season joseph spent in the house of potiphar. James referred to abraham as gods friend in james 2. This onepart bible study considers the story of joseph and examines the source of his success in egypt.