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The Book of Genesis

Discover the compelling story of Joseph from Genesis, reflecting on his unwavering faith, integrity, and resilience in various life circumstances, drawing parallels to Jesus' teachings. Dive deep into the enduring lessons of developing good character in the face of success, mistreatment, and adversity. Explore what it means to exhibit true, Bible-based character in the modern world, grounded in faith, trust, and honor.

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The Book of Genesis

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  1. The Book of Genesis In Review

  2. Genesis: The Book of Beginnings

  3. Genesis: The Book of Beginnings

  4. Joseph: Man of Character • His story is told in Gen. 37-50 • He is the 11th son born to Jacob by Rachel (30:24-25; 35:24) • His story proper covers 93 years, from age 17 to 110

  5. Joseph: Man of Character • He was faithful (trustworthy) • He was faithful during different ages, from 17 to 110 • He was faithful in different locations, from Hebron to Egypt

  6. Joseph: Man of Character • He was faithful in all circumstances, from pit, to prisoner, to Prime Minister • He was faithful in all responsibilities, from feeding flocks to being governor of Egypt

  7. Joseph: Man of Character • Good character is developed when a person is hated without a cause and still acts decently and properly (37:4,11,18)

  8. Joseph: Man of Character • Like Jesus, there was no retaliation, only faithful obedience (Jn. 15:24-25; 1 Pet. 2:21-23) • How will you act in the face of mistreatment (Mt. 5:38-42; Rom. 12:17-21)?

  9. Joseph: Man of Character • Good character is developed when a person is successful and still lives with integrity and with godly values (39:2, 9, 23; 40:8; 41:16, 28, 32, 37-45)

  10. Joseph: Man of Character • Like Jesus, there was no pride, only faithful living in God’s sight (Mt. 3:13 – 4:11) • How will you act in the face of success (1 Tim. 6:17-19)?

  11. Joseph: Man of Character • Good character is developed when a person experiences bad things in life and still submits to God’s will (37:28; 39:14-18; 40:23; 41:50-52; 45:4-9; 50:15-26; see Heb. 11:22)

  12. Joseph: Man of Character • Like Jesus, there was no bitterness, only faithful trust in God’s plan (Mt. 26:39) • How will you act in the face of bad things (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:8; Jas. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:7)?

  13. Character Today • Character = acting properly even when you are hated without a cause • Character = acting properly even when you are successful

  14. Character Today • Character = acting properly even when bad things happen to you and you may not understand it all

  15. Character Today • Forged in the crucible of life’s circumstances, bad or good • Centered in faith and trust in God • Devoted to serving with honor, dependability, and trustworthiness

  16. Character Today • Undeterred by hatred and betrayal; forgiving • Seeing “the big picture” of God’s providence

  17. Character Today • Are you faithful (trustworthy) in all things? Do you have true, Bible character?

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