GENESISChapter 37

JOSEPH - THE YOUNG DREAMER

I.       Introduction

A. A favorite story.

1. Begins with Joseph. a)   A pampered son.

(1) Matthew 10:34 (2) John 16:33(3) We will be tested and tried!

(a) Because we are God’s – we are tested!

(b) Gold of most value when purified.

B. Joseph the principal character from here on out.

1. More chapters are devoted to him –

why?2. He represents Jesus!

a) Joseph gets a “raw deal.”b) The Lord uses

him!

II. Genesis 37:1-4

A. This “bad report” not a fabrication.

1. Simeon and Levi slaughtered a village!

a) Most of Joseph’s brothers were

less than men of integrity.

2. Joseph was just being honest!

 B. Daddy dressed him

funny!

1. Parents favoring one child over the other -

a mistake!

a) Joseph treated differently.

(1) Some kids are just easier to love!

(2) He was easier to get along with.

(a) Matthew 10:34-38 (b)   Joseph’s brother

disliked him.

III. Genesis 37:5-8

A. No way they would bow down to him.

1. Next one includes dad.

 IV. Genesis 37:9-11

A. Again his brothers are bowing down.

a) Rachael is dead but Leah is still alive.

b) In Revelation 12:1 = nation of Israel!(1) The brothers reject it as lies.

V.     Gen 37:12-22

A. Ten want to kill him.

VI. Genesis 37:23-25

A. They can simply sit down and eat after all this.

VII. Genesis 37:25-27

A. Profit sounded better!

VIII. Genesis 37:28

A. Between $30 and $35!

IX. Genesis 37:29-30

A. Genesis 35:22

X. Genesis 37:31-36

XI. CONCLUSION

A. What pain they caused because of jealousy!

1. The Lord has a plan for their little brother.

a) Jeremiah 29:11-13

(1) The Lord has a plan for Joseph!