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Sermon on
Joseph: Integrity in the Face of Temptation

 

1. Introduction: Understanding Joseph's Character

1.1 Joseph's early life: favored but misunderstood Genesis 37:3-4

1.2 Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy Genesis 37:5-11

1.3 Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers Genesis 37:28

2. Joseph in Potipar's House

2.1 Joseph's integrity and hard work lead to his promotion Genesis 39:2-6

2.2 Potipar's wife's temptation and Joseph's refusal Genesis 39:7-10

2.3 Joseph's false accusation and imprisonment Genesis 39:19-20

3. Joseph in Prison

3.1 Joseph's integrity in prison leads to his promotion Genesis 39:21-23

3.2 Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of the cupbearer and the baker Genesis 40:5-23

4. Joseph's Rise to Power

4.1 Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams Genesis 41:25-36

4.2 Joseph's promotion to ruler of Egypt Genesis 41:39-41

4.3 Joseph's wise administration during the years of plenty and famine Genesis 41:46-57

5. Joseph's Forgiveness of His Brothers

5.1 Joseph's brothers come to Egypt for food Genesis 42:1-7

5.2 Joseph's testing of his brothers Genesis 42:18-24

5.3 Joseph's forgiveness and reconciliation with his brothers Genesis 45:1-15

6. Lessons from Joseph's Life

6.1 The importance of integrity in the face of temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13

6.2 The power of forgiveness and reconciliation Ephesians 4:32

6.3 God's sovereignty and purpose in our trials Romans 8:28

7. Living with Integrity in Our Own Lives

7.1 Resisting temptation with God's help James 4:7

7.2 Forgiving others as we have been forgiven Colossians 3:13

7.3 Trusting in God's sovereignty and purpose in our trials Proverbs 3:5-6

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