Joseph (Son of Jacob)
Sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become second-in-command of Egypt, saving his family during famine.
Key Events in Joseph (Son of Jacob)'s Life
Received coat of many colors
Had prophetic dreams
Sold into slavery by brothers
Served in Potiphar's house
Falsely accused and imprisoned
Interpreted Pharaoh's dreams
Made governor of Egypt
Reunited with family
Key Bible Verses
Here comes that dreamer
Genesis 37:19-20
The Lord was with Joseph
Genesis 39:2
You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good
Genesis 50:20
- •Resisted Potiphar's wife
- •Forgave his brothers
- •Saved Egypt and his family
- •Naively shared dreams with jealous brothers
Lessons from Joseph (Son of Jacob)'s Life
- 1
God can turn evil into good
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Faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibility
- 3
Forgiveness frees both the offended and offender
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Dreams from God will be fulfilled in God's timing
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