Bible Characters · Foundations · ABOUT 140 MINUTES
Follow betrayal, slavery, temptation, prison, leadership, forgiveness, and God’s providence in Joseph’s life
Primary passage: Genesis 37:28
Start with Genesis 37:28. This lesson focuses on betrayed by brothers within the larger study ‘Joseph: Suffering, Wisdom, and Providence.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Genesis 39:9
Start with Genesis 39:9. This lesson focuses on integrity in temptation within the larger study ‘Joseph: Suffering, Wisdom, and Providence.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Genesis 41:39
Start with Genesis 41:39. This lesson focuses on wisdom in leadership within the larger study ‘Joseph: Suffering, Wisdom, and Providence.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Genesis 50:20
Start with Genesis 50:20. This lesson focuses on providence without excusing evil within the larger study ‘Joseph: Suffering, Wisdom, and Providence.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
