• An Outline Of Joseph's Life

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2022 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Genesis 50

  Tags:  Faith, Temptation, Rejection, Joseph, Will Of God  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The story of Joseph’s life can be outlined by several key events in Genesis:

1. REJECTION (37:1-36) – Jacob selected Joseph as the favored son and he was despised by his brothers. They threw him into a pit and left him for dead.

2. REFINEMENT (38:1 – 40:23) – Traders came by and captured Joseph and took him to Egypt where they sold him as a slave.

3. RESURRECTION (41:1-45) – Joseph began to rise to the top in Egypt until he was tempted by Potiphar’s wife. He was blamed and sent to serve as a slave in prison once again.

4. REIGNING (41:46-57) – The Lord showed his favor to Joseph in prison where he interpreted dreams and showed remarkable character. He eventually became a powerful ruler in Egypt.

5. RECONCILIATION (42:1 – 47:31) – Joseph met his brothers again and forgave them of their awful trespass against him.

6. REWARD (48:1-49:33) – Joseph was blessed by God and recognized by others.

7. RETURN (50:1-26) – Joseph returned home to bury his father and to be reunited with his family again.