Pharoah dreams...but who will interpret those dreams? If your answer is Joseph...think again. As Scripture tells us, it is God who interprets dreams because it is God who knows the future. This week we look at the omniscience and sovereignty of God over Pharoah's future and our own.

In Genesis 40, Joseph finds himself in prison for a crime he didn't commit. While this is not where he may have wanted to be, we continue to see his strong faith on display for all to see. No, Joseph was not perfect, but he serves as an incredible example of one who remained faithful in difficult times and was used mightily by God. Let's all try to be like Joseph.

Philosophy is not enough. Tradition is not enough. Nothing else can satisfy and make you complete, only Christ. Behold Him!

The Godly example of Joseph's morality we find in Genesis 39 starkly contrasts the immorality we saw with Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38. However, resisting temptation is not always easy. Let's look at these events again and see exactly how Joseph remained faithful amid temptation.

In Genesis 39, Joseph finds himself in a less-than-desirable situation...and it continues to get worse. However, throughout his trials and tribulations, the text makes it clear that God was with Joseph. God's presence is a central theme in this chapter and reminds us all that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

After Genesis 37 ends with Joseph on his way to Egypt, we have a break in the story of Joseph. Genesis 38 recounts the immorality of Judah, one of Joseph's brothers. While this story may seem out of place, Judah's immorality highlights the morality of Joseph we will see in the next chapter. Furthermore, it is this immoral act of Judah that ultimately leads us to the Messiah. This passage also offers several important lessons for us today regarding the dangers of immoral behavior.

One truth would dramatically change our lives if we truly believed it. The truth is that sin is never in our best interest. We've seen this multiple times in Genesis and see it again with Joseph's brothers. Sin always escalates and always causes harm. However, despite our sin, God is gracious and merciful. God can bring about His will and fulfill His promises no matter what.

With the start of Genesis 37, we now turn our attention to the life of Joseph. Not only was Joseph his father's favorite son, but he was also a dreamer of some magnificent dreams. Unfortunately, both spell trouble for Joseph. However, God's plans will not be thwarted, and Joseph's difficulties provide some important lessons on the value of wisdom for us today.

In Genesis 36, Jacob's brother, Esau, and his family leave the Promised Land. While God has made it clear that Jacob will be the bearer of the covenant promises, was Esau's decision wise? Genesis 36 is easy to overlook due to the long genealogy of Esau. However, there are some important lessons to be learned from these verses.

In Genesis 35, we see that Jacob's life was a mix of good and bad days. Throughout his life, he experienced both victory and defeat. The same is true for us. As the people of God, our eternity is secure and we can have the joy and peace of the Lord in this life. However, that doesn't mean everything always goes our way. We will all have good days and bad days. But our ultimate hope is in Jesus and eternity with Him.