Daily Reading:
Monday, November 5—In Potiphar's House (Genesis 39: 1-6a)
Tuesday, November 6—Joseph Refuses (Genesis 39:6a -10)
Wednesday, November 7—Revenge (Genesis 39: 11-20)
Thursday, November 8—Pharoah's Dream (Genesis 41: 1-8)
Friday, November 9—Joseph the Interpreter (Genesis 41: 25- 36)
Saturday, November 10—Second in Command (Genesis 41: 37-45)
Sunday, November 11—God's Wonderful Works (Psalm 105: 16-22)
.Monday, November 5—In Potiphar's House (Genesis 39: 1-6a)
Tuesday, November 6—Joseph Refuses (Genesis 39:6a -10)
Wednesday, November 7—Revenge (Genesis 39: 11-20)
Thursday, November 8—Pharoah's Dream (Genesis 41: 1-8)
Friday, November 9—Joseph the Interpreter (Genesis 41: 25- 36)
Saturday, November 10—Second in Command (Genesis 41: 37-45)
Sunday, November 11—God's Wonderful Works (Psalm 105: 16-22)
Devotional Reading: Psalm 105: 16-22
Background Scripture: Genesis 39 - 41:45
Lesson Text: Genesis 41:25-40
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“Every time a higher position becomes available, management fills the position with one of those newly-graduated college students—who I trained. It isn’t fair!”
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“I was cruising through the park with my friends. The police pulled us over (and to make a long story short), they arrested us on ‘suspicion of something or other.’ You know what the real deal is—they don’t like ‘our kind,’ and they are always harassing us. Why won’t they leave us alone?”
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“I was cruising through the park with my friends. The police pulled us over (and to make a long story short), they arrested us on ‘suspicion of something or other.’ You know what the real deal is—they don’t like ‘our kind,’ and they are always harassing us. Why won’t they leave us alone?”
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“I like what I do, but this work environment is deplorable! Everyone here seems to have so much Hell in them, that it is hard to maintain my Christian attitude. They’ve got just one more time to provoke me; and then they are going to see the ‘old me’ come out. You got to remember—I ain’t always been saved! They better ask somebody.”
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Can you relate to any of these scenarios? Perhaps you are in a different type of situation that is undesirable, unfair, or just not right. How should you respond?
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In this week’s lesson, Joseph repeatedly found himself in undesirable situations. The background reading shows that first he was sold into slavery. Then he was sexually harassed. Next, he was falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. But look! Joseph was ultimately exalted! Joseph found favor with God in each of his “undesirable” situations by remaining faithful to God and Godly principles. In slavery, Joseph became top administrator for Potiphar. In spite of being sexually propositioned by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph maintained his respect for Potiphar’s household (costing him his job). Even in prison, Joseph’s work ethics earned him a respectable position of authority. What was going on throughout these trials and tribulations? Joseph was developing skills and abilities that would be necessary in his preordained position as Pharaoh’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Egypt. God was getting Joseph ready.
“I like what I do, but this work environment is deplorable! Everyone here seems to have so much Hell in them, that it is hard to maintain my Christian attitude. They’ve got just one more time to provoke me; and then they are going to see the ‘old me’ come out. You got to remember—I ain’t always been saved! They better ask somebody.”
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Can you relate to any of these scenarios? Perhaps you are in a different type of situation that is undesirable, unfair, or just not right. How should you respond?
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In this week’s lesson, Joseph repeatedly found himself in undesirable situations. The background reading shows that first he was sold into slavery. Then he was sexually harassed. Next, he was falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. But look! Joseph was ultimately exalted! Joseph found favor with God in each of his “undesirable” situations by remaining faithful to God and Godly principles. In slavery, Joseph became top administrator for Potiphar. In spite of being sexually propositioned by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph maintained his respect for Potiphar’s household (costing him his job). Even in prison, Joseph’s work ethics earned him a respectable position of authority. What was going on throughout these trials and tribulations? Joseph was developing skills and abilities that would be necessary in his preordained position as Pharaoh’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Egypt. God was getting Joseph ready.
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LIFE APPLICATION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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Are you in an unpleasant or undesirable situation or place in your life? Of course, you are praying for deliverance, but how are you responding in the mean time? The darker the room—the brighter your light should shine. If you are in a coveted position at this time, can you look back to see how previously undesirable positions have prepared you for where you are, now? Even if it seems that everyone else has forsaken you, God has not forgotten you. You are still on His mind, and your destiny is still on His agenda. Share your story to encourage others.
Are you in an unpleasant or undesirable situation or place in your life? Of course, you are praying for deliverance, but how are you responding in the mean time? The darker the room—the brighter your light should shine. If you are in a coveted position at this time, can you look back to see how previously undesirable positions have prepared you for where you are, now? Even if it seems that everyone else has forsaken you, God has not forgotten you. You are still on His mind, and your destiny is still on His agenda. Share your story to encourage others.
