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The Coat That Caused A Lot Of Trouble Series
Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007 (message contributor)
Summary: How Joseph’s life gives us an example of forgiving those in our family
1. The RATIONALE Joseph could have used
A. He was hated (37:1-11)
B. He was misunderstood (37:10)
C. He was mistreated (37:18-28)
D. He was falsely accused (39:7-20)
E. He was forgotten (40:14-15, 23)
2. The REACTION Joseph used
A. He went beyond the call of generosity (42)
B. He fellowshiped with his brothers (43:16-26)
C. He provided for his father and brothers (45:9-11, 16-28)
3. The REASONING Joseph used
A. He saw his situation as an opportunity to glorify God (45:5-8)
B. He recognized that he was not in the position to judge or to be worshiped (50:19)
C. He realized that a higher purpose and plan was being worked out (50:20)
4. The RESULTS Joseph saw
A. God blessed him and made him prosper (39:2-3)
B. God elevated him in success (39:4-6)
C. God blessed others because of Joseph (39:5)
D. God blessed him in difficult situations (39:21-23)
E. God gave him the ability to be used (41:1-44)
