Introduction
Genesis 37:2-4I can resist the lust of the flesh.
Genesis 39:1-12 – Joseph was a young man, 17-28 years old, at this time. This was a tremendous temptation, but Joseph prevailed.Joseph’s reason for resisting was that he didn’t want to sin against God.I Timothy 4:12 – This is what God expected of young Timothy.I Timothy 5:2God doesn’t give us a pass because we’re young!II Peter 2:5-10Proverbs 1:10I can strengthen my faith over the years of my life.
Genesis 37:28Genesis 39:2, 20Genesis 41:15 – Joseph glorified God.Genesis 41:51-52Genesis 50:19-21Joseph maintained and strengthened his faith over his long life, despite all the difficulties he faced.Genesis 45:4-8I can face death with peace.
Genesis 50:22-26I Corinthians 15:35-49Joseph was a great example of how to live and how to die – trusting in the Lord.