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The Life of Joseph: His Destiny and Yours Part III
Read Genesis 40:1-23, Gen. 41:1-16
Genesis 40:1-8, 14-15,
20-23
1. Who are the cupbearer
and the baker?
2. Why are they sad?
*Extra Insight-“The Egyptians shared a belief, widespread in antiquity, that “sleep
puts us in real and direct contact with the other world where not only the dead
but also the gods dwell. Dreams therefore
are a gift from the gods” (Vergote, Joseph
en Egypt, 48).”[1]
3. What does Joseph declare
concerning their dreams? Why is this important in light of Joseph’s past? (v.8)
4. What does Joseph asks of
the cupbearer? (v.14-15)
*Application-What does God’s Word tell us about
our troubles? 2 Cor. 4:17, 1 Pet. 5:10
Genesis 41:1, 9-16
1. After two full years the
cupbearer remembers. What does Pharaoh
do in light of this new information?
2. Once again Joseph
acknowledges God’s power to interpret the dream. What do you think Joseph learned about God
during the extra two years of waiting?
*Application- What can we learn from the Apostle
Paul about suffering? Phil. 3:7-10
“God planned for Joseph
to step into the dream at the age of 30—and He knew that could never happen
until Joseph had dealt with that pride.
So God allowed Joseph to see the big dream at 17, so the pride of his
heart could be exposed and dealt with.”[2]
Reflection
1. Have you ever gotten
your hopes up to only have them dashed?
How did it feel?
2. Joseph had to wait 13
years before He was brought to a place of leadership (41:46). How have you experienced God’s blessing after
a long period of waiting like Joseph’s?
“Joseph is a good
example of a man who seemed to have all the gifts and talents for leadership,
but God developed his character and talents over many years. Gifts and talents
may be impressive and immediate, but character is what God looks for and always
takes time to develop.”[3]
On the way to Joseph’s
destiny God was in the process of building Godly____________ in him.
