RECAP | This is far more than a story about Joseph; ultimately Joseph’s life mirrors, parallels, corresponds & acts in symmetry to the very life of Jesus Christ.

This is not a story of the success of Joseph; rather it is a story of God’s faithfulness to His promises.

1. God's Method for Building us is to Give Us A Job To do and People to God

2. Joseph is a Good Example of a Person who Trusted God and Made the Best of His Difficult Circumstances

3. Joseph Learned that You Can be a Number One at Being a Number Two

4. People of Great Skill, Whatever Their Craft Maybe, Win the Respect Even of Rulers

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RECAP | This is far more than a story about Joseph; ultimately Joseph’s life mirrors the life of Christ. In fact, Joseph is one of the most Christ-like figures in the Bible!

1. The Coat Was Given

2. The Coat Was Taken Away

3. THE COAT WAS DESTROYED

Scattered threads, scattered dreams, scattered emotions, scattered desires. Both the coat and the threads of his life are scattered in all directions.

The Greek word translated “workmanship” is poiema, from which we derive our English word “poem.”

Our lives are the beautiful poetry written by God that will speak forth all that he desires in life. He also wants to use us as display cases for his artistry. According to this verse, believers are his workmanship, his masterpieces.

What made the difference?

What makes the difference when we go through a season of scattered threads - but God was with him.

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RECAP | This is far more than a story about Joseph; ultimately Joseph’s life mirrors the life of Christ. In fact, Joseph is one of the most Christ-like figures in the Bible!

2. THE COAT TAKEN AWAY

• They tore from his body the coat of honour. They took away the symbol of his favour. They rejected his destiny.

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RECAP | This is far more than a story about Joseph; ultimately Joseph’s life mirrors the life of Christ. In fact, Joseph is one of the most Christ-like figures in the Bible!

1. THE COAT GIVEN

1. The call of God will always show clear & visible evidence of God’s appointment. The Coat has to match the call.

2. There is also an internal unswerving, resolute & unshakeable conviction. The dream on the inside is God’s fingerprint calling you to fulfil a unique destiny.

It's not one or the other it is always both.

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The biography of Joseph occupies as much or more space in Genesis than the biographies of Adam, Noah, Abraham, or even his father, Jacob.

3. RESTING IN A GOD CENTRED PROVIDENCE

Like Christ – God’s purposes were fulfilled by the actions of His enemies.

• Joseph happens to be brought by Potiphar the leading official of Pharaoh

WHERE IS JOSEPH? Joseph is in the providence of God.

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The biography of Joseph occupies as much or more space in Genesis than the biographies of Adam, Noah, Abraham, or even his father, Jacob.

JOSEPH FOLLOWED A CHRIST LIKE PATTERN

• Observe the flow or the stream of Joseph’s life -

He begins high, he goes down low & he rises higher still!

GOD'S PROCESS

1. Reveals

2. Reverses

3. Restores

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The biography of Joseph occupies as much or more space in Genesis than the biographies of Adam, Noah, Abraham, or even his father, Jacob.

JOSEPH FULFILLED A CHRIST LIKE PURPOSE

PURPOSE - Joseph was sent to deliver them from death.

1. JOSEPH ACTED AS A RESCUER 

2. JOSEPH ACTED AS A LIFE GIVER

3. JOSEPH ACTED AS A FOOD PROVIDER

The world is lost and dying & is in need of rescue. There is only one person who can act as a rescuer, to give life and to provide the satisfaction for their souls - Jesus. Pray for people in your world who need Jesus.

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Series I | Episode II

James 3:9-12

Proverbs 18:21

4. Words Have The Power to delight: The Tree

In the Bible, trees are vitally important to the economy:

• They help to hold down the soil

A fig tree will produce figs because it is consistent with it's nature.

Our words can help to shelter and encourage a weary traveller, and can help to feed a hungry soul.

It's in your nature to replenish, restore and refresh people!

We are called to have:

• Speech that is gracious is kind and courteous

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Series I | Episode II

James 3:9-12

Proverbs 18:21

3. Words Have The Power to delight: The Fountain

The fresh water represents:

• Water is life-giving fountain - Our words can give life

The good man utters words of wisdom, comfort and edification. 

Thoughtless Speech

• Some peoples normal speech pattern is to accuse, belittle, manipulate, mock, insult, or condemn, and their rash words hurt other people and feel like thrusts of a sword.

Wise Speech

• The tongue of the wise promotes "healing."

WISDOM TIP - 'Right words' not only bless people but confirm relationship. Build atmosphere

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Series I | Episode II

James 3:9-12

Proverbs 18:21

3. Words Have The Power to delight: The Fountain

The fresh water represents:

• Water is life-giving fountain - Our words can give life

The good man utters words of wisdom, comfort and edification. 

Thoughtless Speech

• Some peoples normal speech pattern is to accuse, belittle, manipulate, mock, insult, or condemn, and their rash words hurt other people and feel like thrusts of a sword.

Wise Speech

• The tongue of the wise promotes "healing."

WISDOM TIP - 'Right words' not only bless people but confirm relationship. Build atmosphere

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