Overcoming Difficult Circumstances - Genesis 39:1–6a

• Joseph is sold to Potipher
  • Genesis 39:1
• The Lord is with Joseph in all he does
  • Genesis 39:2-3
  • Psalm 90:17
• Joseph finds favor with Potipher because of the Lord’s blessing
  • Genesis 39:4–6a

Overcoming Persistent Temptation - Genesis 39:6b–12

• Potipher’s wife persists in tempting Joseph
  • Genesis 39:6b, 7, 10–12a
• Joseph resists and flees the temptation
  • Genesis 39:8, 9, 12b
  • 1 Timothy 6:11

Overcoming Immense Persecution - Genesis 39:13–23

• Potipher’s wife falsely accuses Joseph
  • Genesis 39:13–18
• Joseph suffers the consequences of persecution
  • Genesis 39:19, 20
  • 2 Timothy 3:12
• The Lord is with Joseph and blesses him as he suffers
  • Genesis 39:21–23
  • Psalm 23:4

So What?

• Through Christ, who has promised to always be with us, we are equipped to overcome every trial and temptation.
  • Matthew 28:20b
  • James 1:2–4, 12
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13