Genesis 39:1-6, 21-23 “But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” (Genesis 39:21) Joseph’s life took a drastic turn at the age of seventeen because of the envy and jealousy of … [Read more...]
The Persecution of the Servant
Text: Genesis 39:10-20 In Genesis 39:5-6, Potiphar had made Joseph (son of Jacob, now Potiphar’s slave) the overseer in his house and field. There were no servants in a higher position than Joseph. The reason Potiphar had raised up Joseph above … [Read more...]
The Power of the Servant
Rewards as a Profitable Servant Text: Genesis 39:4-6 “And Joseph found grace (favor) in his (Potiphar’s) sight… that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake...” (Genesis 39:4-5) To find grace in the master’s sight is to find favor … [Read more...]
The Perception of the Servant
Success in the Trial: What Makes the Servant Profitable? Text: Genesis 39:1-6 “… and he (Joseph) served him (Potiphar) …” (Genesis 39:4) Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37). Joseph was now a slave in the house of … [Read more...]
The Preparation of the Servant
Tokens of Success in the Valley Text: Genesis 39:1-6 Many times when God’s Children are placed in adverse circumstances, wherein they are in a servant’s position, they cannot see the key to success in their bonds. Their first response is in a … [Read more...]
The Value of the Limp
Text: Genesis 32:31-32 “…and he halted upon his thigh.” (Genesis 32:31) In Genesis 32:24-30, the writer relates to the reader the account of Jacob’s encounter with “a man” (who, according to Hosea 12:4, is revealed to be God, "the angel"). This … [Read more...]
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