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Enslaved In Egypt

Enslaved In Egypt. Sold to Potiphar. Genesis 39:1-6 Joseph was sold to Potiphar in Egypt He was an Egyptian commander of the royal bodyguard These men carried out executions for Pharaoh God blessed Potiphar’s household because of Joseph

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Enslaved In Egypt

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  1. Enslaved In Egypt

  2. Sold to Potiphar Genesis 39:1-6 • Joseph was sold to Potiphar in Egypt • He was an Egyptian commander of the royal bodyguard • These men carried out executions for Pharaoh • God blessed Potiphar’s household because of Joseph • Potiphar did not concern himself with anything that went on in the house • Potiphar just ate his meals and left the rest to Joseph

  3. Trouble with Potiphar’s Wife Genesis 39:6b-10 • Joseph was “handsome in form and appearance” • Potiphar’s wife tried to entice him daily • Joseph refused because: • His master placed great trust in him • He could not sin against God

  4. Flee Sexual Immorality Genesis 39:11-12 • At last, she found a day when no one else was in the house • She caught his coat and asked him to lie with her • Joseph ran away, leaving his coat in her hand • “Flee sexual immorality” – 1 Corinthians 6:18; Proverbs 4:14-18 • Paul also warned Timothy – 2 Timothy 2:22

  5. Imprisoned Though Innocent Genesis 39:13-20 • Potiphar’s wife lied about him • She told the servants Joseph tried to lie with her and claimed he fled when she cried out • She said he left his coat beside her • She repeated the lie to Potiphar • Potiphar cast Joseph into prison • God protected Joseph • As he will all his faithful – 1 Corinthians 10:13 • He was placed in a prison for the king’s prisoners

  6. God Protected Joseph in Prison Genesis 40:1-23 • God caused the keeper to look favorably on Joseph and he was given authority • Pharaoh’s chief butler and baker were put in prison • Each had a dream which Joseph interpretted • The butler would be restored in 3 days • The baker would die in 3 days • The butler promised to remember Joseph to Pharaoh • Joseph remained in prison though the butler was restored to his position

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