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Joseph could see the providence of God

Joseph could see the providence of God. Joseph recognized his whole experience to be the working of God. (Gen 45:5-7; 50:20; Psa 105:17). Joseph could see the providence of God.

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Joseph could see the providence of God

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  1. Joseph could see the providence of God • Joseph recognized his whole experience to be the working of God. (Gen 45:5-7; 50:20; Psa 105:17)

  2. Joseph could see the providence of God • Genesis 45:5-7 (NKJV) But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting. 7 And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

  3. Joseph could see the providence of God • Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) But as for you, you meant evil against me; butGod meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

  4. Joseph could see the providence of God • Psalm 105:17 (NKJV)He sent a man before them— Joseph—who was sold as a slave.

  5. Joseph could see the providence of God • We too have the promise that God is “with us.” (Matt 28:19-20; Heb 13:5-6)

  6. Joseph could see the providence of God • Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

  7. Joseph could see the providence of God • Hebrews 13:5-6 (NKJV)Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lordis my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

  8. Joseph could see the providence of God • We need to be humble and not arrogant. There is always a question about the specifics of God’s providence. (Philemon 1:15)

  9. Joseph could see the providence of God • Philemon 1:15 (NKJV)15For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever,

  10. Joseph could see the providence of God • Discussion: Does the providence of God work today?

  11. Joseph could see the providence of God • Discussion: Does the providence of God work today? • 1. Who has the promises of God’s providence?

  12. Joseph could see the providence of God • Discussion: Does the providence of God work today? • 1. Who has the promises of God’s providence? • 2. How can I know that God has provided?

  13. Joseph could see the providence of God • Discussion: Does the providence of God work today? • 1. Who has the promises of God’s providence? • 2. How can I know that God has provided? • 3. What attitudes can hinder us from seeing the provisions of God?

  14. Joseph could see the providence of God • 4. What are some common mistakes people make when considering the providence of God? (Ex. Job)

  15. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Consider the path he followed to become second in command.

  16. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Consider the path he followed to become second in command. • He was sold to men who were going to Egypt.

  17. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Consider the path he followed to become second in command. • He was sold to men who were going to Egypt. • He was bought by “Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh” and “captain of the guard.” (Gen 39:1)

  18. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He was put into not just any prison, but “a place where the kings prisoners were confined.” (Gen 39:20)

  19. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He was put into not just any prison, but “a place where the kings prisoners were confined.” (Gen 39:20) • He would meet and show God’s power to some of Pharaoh’s servants.

  20. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He was put into not just any prison, but “a place where the kings prisoners were confined.” (Gen 39:20) • He would meet and show God’s power to some of Pharaoh’s servants. • At the right time he would meet Pharaoh.

  21. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He was put into not just any prison, but “a place where the kings prisoners were confined.” (Gen 39:20) • He would meet and show God’s power to some of Pharaoh’s servants. • At the right time he would meet Pharaoh. • Were there any responsibilities on Joseph’s part?

  22. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to be faithful to God. He worked hard at whatever he did. (Col 3:23-24) • Colossians 3:23 through Colossians 3:24 (NKJV)23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. • He had to maintain his spirit.

  23. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV) And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

  24. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to maintain his spirit.

  25. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to take advantage of opportunities to serve others.

  26. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to take advantage of opportunities to serve others. • Consider how Joseph interpreted dreams.

  27. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to take advantage of opportunities to serve others. • Consider how Joseph interpreted dreams. • He met the baker and butler because he was willing to serve. (Gen 40:1-4)

  28. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • He had to take advantage of opportunities to serve others. • Consider how Joseph interpreted dreams. • He met the baker and butler because he was willing to serve. (Gen 40:1-4) • He learned about their dreams because he cared enough about these men to ask why they were sad. (Gen 40:5-7)

  29. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • God allowed him to interpret dreams because Joseph recognized Him and His power. He was not doing this for himself. (Gen 40:8)

  30. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • God allowed him to interpret dreams because Joseph recognized Him and His power. He was not doing this for himself. (Gen 40:8) • Both men recognized the power of God in Joseph. (Gen 40:9-23)

  31. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • God allowed him to interpret dreams because Joseph recognized Him and His power. He was not doing this for himself. (Gen 40:8) • Both men recognized the power of God in Joseph. (Gen 40:9-23) • Even with these successes by Joseph he still had to wait.

  32. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Why does God want us to wait on Him? (Isa 30:18; 40:31; 49:23)

  33. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Isaiah 30:18 (NKJV) Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.

  34. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

  35. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Isaiah 49:23 (NKJV)23 Kings shall be your foster fathers, And their queens your nursing mothers; They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, And lick up the dust of your feet.

  36. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • Discussion: How does God work?

  37. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • 1. Why is it important that we understand something about how God works?

  38. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • 1. Why is it important that we understand something about how God works? • 2. Is timing important to God? Can we see the “why” in delays by God?

  39. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • 1. Why is it important that we understand something about how God works? • 2. Is timing important to God? Can we see the “why” in delays by God? • 3. Did Joseph focus on this one blessing he wanted to the ignoring of other blessings of God?

  40. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • 1. Why is it important that we understand something about how God works? • 2. Is timing important to God? Can we see the “why” in delays by God? • 3. Did Joseph focus on this one blessing he wanted to the ignoring of other blessings of God? • 4. Does God answer every prayer of the righteous? Explain. (1 Jn 5:14-15)

  41. Joseph was raised to freedom and power by God’s provisions • 1 John 5:14-15 (NKJV)Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

  42. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • When he stood before Pharaoh he made that point clear. (Gen 41:14-16)

  43. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • Genesis 41:14-16 (NKJV) Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon; and he shaved, changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh. 15 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that you can understand a dream, to interpret it.”

  44. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • 16 So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”

  45. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • When he stood before Pharaoh he made that point clear. (Gen 41:14-16) • This could have offended Pharaoh. Still it was the truth.

  46. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • When he stood before Pharaoh he made that point clear. (Gen 41:14-16) • This could have offended Pharaoh. Still it was the truth. • This was God’s timing. Pharaoh was ready to listen.

  47. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • When he stood before Pharaoh he made that point clear. (Gen 41:14-16) • This could have offended Pharaoh. Still it was the truth. • This was God’s timing. Pharaoh was ready to listen. • Joseph gave the interpretation without seeking advantages for self. (Gen 41:17-32)

  48. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • Genesis 41:17-32 (NKJV)Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “Behold, in my dream I stood on the bank of the river. 18 Suddenly seven cows came up out of the river, fine looking and fat; and they fed in the meadow. 19 Then behold, seven other cows came up after them, poor and very ugly and gaunt, such ugliness as I have never seen in all the land of Egypt. 20 And the gaunt and ugly cows ate up the first seven, the fat cows.

  49. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • 21 When they had eaten them up, no one would have known that they had eaten them, for they were just as ugly as at the beginning. So I awoke. 22 Also I saw in my dream, and suddenly seven heads came up on one stalk, full and good. 23 Then behold, seven heads, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprang up after them. 24 And the thin heads devoured the seven good heads. So I told this to the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me.”

  50. Joseph was successful in his work because of God • 25 Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do: 26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good heads are seven years; the dreams are one. 27 And the seven thin and ugly cows which came up after them are seven years, and the seven empty heads blighted by the east wind are seven years of famine. 28 This is the thing which I have spoken to Pharaoh. God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

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