Lessons covered during the JOSEPH event . . .
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DAY of EVENT |
INFORMATION INCLUDED IN BRIEFING |
ISSUES ADDRESSED |
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE DAY |
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GENESIS 37: 1-11. Joe’s dysfunctional family; his faults, dreams, and coat. |
Sibling rivalry, tattling, spying, jealousy, favoritism, conditional love, accountability. |
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, whether what he does is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11 (RSV). |
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GEN. 37: 12-35. The scene of the crime! |
Peer pressure, mob psy- chology, trusting God in tough situations. |
Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you. I Peter 5:7 (KJV).
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III |
GEN.37:36; 39-40:23. Life in Egypt as a steward and prisoner, butler and baker’s dreams. Lady O’s jealousy... |
Bragging, unfairness of life, faith, patience, God’s perfect timing, doing one’s best, keeping God as the focus in one’s life. |
I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5. (KJV). |
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IV |
GEN. 41: 1-53. Dealing with Lady O’s jealousy. Pharaoh’s dreams, Joe’s promotion, the 7 years of plenty. |
Jealousy, doing one’s best, holding true to one’s beliefs and sharing them, trusting that God is directing our lives. |
In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) |
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V |
GEN. 42-45: 28. Jealousy resolved. Famine, brothers appearance and tests, God’s perfect love. |
God’s promises, forgiveness, people can grow, learn, and change, and God’s unconditional love through His son, Jesus. |
There is no hurt that heaven cannot heal! Thomas Moore |