A FAITHFUL MAN..LISTED IN THE BIBLE

• Joseph…Heb. 11:22 “ By faith By faith

Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

A Great Example

• We love to see examples of people

• Doing well and serving the Lord.

• Many in the Bible were devoted to serving God.

Let us pay particular attention to the fact that

• Joseph

• did

• not

• Blame

• God for his circumstances!

“Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.” 1 Cor. 10:11 NKJV

Joseph did not blame God!

One outstanding thing aboutJoseph…

~ Gen. 39:22 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in

the house of his master the Egyptian.

~ Gen. 39:2121 But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour

in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

~ Acts 7:9 “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him.”

The Lord was with Joseph….

Joseph did not blameGod…

• 1. He did not blame God for his brothers

• Selling him for 20 pcs. Of silver. Gen. 37:28

• Why? He was an obedient person.

• He was a man of great faith, and believed God would work things out for

• His good.

• Rom. 8:28; Heb. 5:8,9; Jas. 1:22

He did not blame God forhis being put in prison forsomething he did not do

• Potiphar’s wife falsely accused him.

• He would not yield to her desires…

• Gen. 39:9 ‘how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”

• He was a man of Purity.

• God wants us to be pure.

• Gal. 5:19-21; I Cor. 6:9-11

He did not blame the Butlerfor forgetting him…2 years

• His faith was strong …and even though

• He had to undergo some trials and

• Severe difficulties..…He trusted God.

• Do we? Heb. 13:5,6 ; Prov. 3:5-6

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He Always Gave God theglory…

• When he interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams,• Notice what he said:• “It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an

answer of peace.” Gen. 41:6• 4 Times he gives God the credit for his• Power to interpret this dream. • Are we willing to give God the glory?• Mtt. 5:16; I Pet. 2:21; I Pet. 4:11

He did not blame his brothers,and took care of them.

• After the death of Jacob, they thought that

• Joseph would get back at them.

• Gen. 50:15-21.

• He forgave them. He took care of them.

• Are we willing to forgive those who sin against us? I John 1:9; Matt. 18:22

• Always remember:

• “The Lord was with Joseph, and

• Joseph was with the Lord!”

Birth & Youth

Sold into slavery

Potiphar’sHouse

InterpreterOf dreams

Ruler inEgypt

Reunion With family

22 years before he sawhis father again! (Years of Youth)

• He had to endure being sold• He had to be treated as a criminal for• a crime he did not commit• He had to suffer 2 more years in prison• because the Butler forgot him.• He became next to Pharoah• He got to see his father and brothers

again.

He did not blame God!

• Have you ever blamed God for something in your life?

His great faith is a model forus to Follow

His wonderful character isone for us to imitate

Jesus wants YOU!Do you want JESUS?

• Hear Him. Rom. 10:17• Believe in Christ. John 8:24• Repent . Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30,31• Confess. Matt. 10:32,33• Be baptized. Acts 22:16• Be faithful til death. Rev. 2:10• Erring Christians need to:• Acts 8:22; Repent. Confess. & Pray.• James 5:16