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      • The story of Joseph in the Bible is one of faithful perseverance in the face of adversity. Though sold into slavery by his own brothers, Joseph maintained his devotion to God. As a result, the Lord blessed Joseph and used him mightily to save his family and nation during a devastating famine.
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      Why Did God Favor Joseph In The Bible? - Christian Website

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  3. bible.org › seriespage › 8-joseph-man-divine-purpose8. Joseph: The Man with a Divine Purpose - bible.org

    • Joseph and His Family. Looking to God’s Word. Genesis 37 1. How would you describe Joseph’s relationship with his brothers? 2. Could Joseph have prevented the jealousy of his brothers?
    • Joseph’s Early Life in Egypt. Chapter 38 seems like an “interruption” to our story of Joseph in Egypt, but it is a narrative of what took place back in Canaan during this time, especially concerning the life of Judah.
    • Joseph’s Rise To Power. Looking To God’s Word. We will not be able to look at every verse of every chapter, so I will try to summarize as we skim the following chapters.
    • Joseph’s Reconciliation With His Family. Looking To God’s Word. Genesis 42 1. Jacob sent his sons, with the exception of Benjamin, to Egypt to buy grain during the famine.

  4. www.thegospelcoalition.org › article › what-josephWhat the Joseph Story Is Really About - The Gospel Coalition

    • Threats Resolved
    • Promises Fulfilled
    • Is Joseph A ‘Type’ of Christ?
    • Echo of The Future

    Genesis records a series of reoccurring threats that endanger the survival and purity of the covenant line. In chapters 37–50, all the threats converge, creating an impossibly dire situation for Jacob and his children: 1. Family division and violence, reminiscent of Cain and Abel, threaten the seed’s survival. (Gen. 37; cf. Gen. 4) 2. Unrighteousne...

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    Further, Genesis 37–50 records how God fulfills (in part) his promises to Abraham (cf. Gen. 12:1–3). Through Joseph, Yahweh blesses the nations. Potiphar appoints Joseph as a steward over his house; then God blesses Potiphar for Joseph’s sake (Gen. 39:4–5). Later we again find Joseph established over the house of Pharaoh (Gen. 41:40). The result is...

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    These observations raise the question of whether Joseph is a “type”—a divinely intended prefiguring—of the Messiah. Most interpreters throughout church history have affirmed Joseph is a type of Christ—noting several obvious correspondences between the two figures. Joseph is a favored son, rejected by his brothers, and yet through faithfulness and s...

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    Genesis 37–50 is not just about God’s providence; it’s also about his promises. God uses Joseph to turn back the effects of the curse and accomplish, in part, his promises to Abraham. He stacks the odds against himself and then demonstrates his power by using an imprisoned slave exiled by his own family. Perhaps Moses spends so much time on Joseph ...

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  6. www.desiringgod.org › articles › joseph-stayingJoseph: Staying Faithful When Things Just Get Worse

    Mar 1, 2010 · God made stunning promises and then ordained time and circumstances to work in such ways as to make the promises seem impossible to fulfill. And then God moved. The common thread Joseph traced through all the stories, the one thing God seemed to honor and bless more than anything else, was faith.

  7. voiceoftruthblog.com › the-favor-of-god-in-theThe Favor of God in the Life of Joseph

    Apr 17, 2018 · Joseph experienced the favor of God, in good times and in bad, through the providential working of God, for his good and the magnification of the glory of God. While Joseph is certainly the central human figure in Genesis 38-41, most definitely the passage is centered upon the actions and character of God, often moving through and in front of ...

  8. www.bibleanalysis.org › why-did-god-honor-josephWhy did God honor Joseph, the son of Jacob - Bible Analysis

    Dec 23, 2023 · Joseph, the son of Jacob, is one of the most famous figures in the Bible. He is known for his incredible story of resilience, forgiveness, and faith, and his life is a testament to the power of God's love and grace. But why did God honor Joseph in such a profound way? Here are some of the reasons: His faithfulness to God.

  9. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topicalWhat Do We Know about Joseph, Jesus’ Earthly Father?

    3 days ago · He was entrusted with the care of God’s Son, not by his own plan, but by God’s divine intervention. In a time of uncertainty and cultural pressures, Joseph demonstrated unwavering obedience to God, choosing faith over fear.