Joseph Betrayed - Genesis 37:12-24

• Jacob sends Joseph to find his brothers
  • Genesis 37:12–17
• Joseph’s brothers devise a plot to kill him
  • Genesis 37:18–20
• Reuben makes a half-hearted attempt to save Joseph
  • Genesis 35:21–24

Joseph Sold - Genesis 37:25-28

• Joseph’s brothers seek to profit from their betrayal
  • Genesis 37:25–27
• Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery
  • Genesis 37:28

Jacob Deceived - Genesis 37:29–36

• Reuben’s lament points to his concern for himself
  • Genesis 37:29, 30
  • Genesis 42:21-22
• Jacob laments after believing his sons’ deception
  • Genesis 37:31–35
• The scene is set for Joseph’s story to continue in Egypt
  • Genesis 37:36

So What?

• The world will act with evil intent, but the Lord remains in full control.
  • Genesis 50:20
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7–11, 16–18