1- Man's cure for the covenant infedelity - vs 10-15 2- God's cure for the covenant infidelity - vs 16-20

Big Idea: God can use all the dream shattering realities of life even the evil of others to accomplish His purposes and fulfil His promises 1. Submissive Servanthood - vs 12 - 17 2. Spitful Siblings - vs 18 - 25a 3. Sold into Slavery - vs 25b -36 i. There's not always an answer ii. Avoid self-pity and victimhood iii. Reality of painful providence

Big Idea: God has plans for each of His children and He meticulously prepares us to execute those plans. Understanding joseph: Joseph resolves a lot of the problematic threats presented in the narrative. He is used by God to resolve dangerous threats to the covenant line. Joseph is a problem solver, a threat eradicator, he is a type of savior. 1. God prepares us by testing our commitment (vs 2) 2. God prepares us through difficulties and mistreatment (vs 3-11)

Big Idea: Compromise and assimilation with the world are batttles that God's people of all ages have to fight. Why is this included in Scripture? I. It explains Jacob's prphetic blessings upon his sons II. It explains the prohibition of marrying Canaanites Text Structure Transgression, vs. 1-4 Negotiation, vs. 5-17 Persuasion, vs. 18-24 Retribution, vs. 25-31 1- The danger of adopting the world's sexual ethics 2- The danger of adopting the world's carefree view of sin 3- The danger of adpoting the world's selective morality