Joseph Faithfully and Patiently Waits in Prison - Genesis 40:1–22

• Joseph meets two officers of Pharaoh in prison
  • Genesis 40:1–4
• Joseph interprets two dreams
  • Genesis 40:5–19
• Joseph’s interpretation becomes reality and is forgotten in prison
  • Genesis 40:20–22

The Lord Liberates and Exalts Joseph to Accomplish His Purposes - Genesis 41:1–57

• Pharaoh has two dreams and his officer remembers Joseph
  • Genesis 41:1–13
• Joseph interprets the two dreams of Pharaoh
  • Genesis 41:14-15
  • Genesis 41:25–36
• Joseph is placed over all of Egypt during the years of abundance
  • Genesis 41:37-49
• Joseph has two sons and gives them Hebrew names
  • Genesis 41:50–52
• All the earth look to Egypt for provision during the seven years of famine.
  • Genesis 41:53–57

So What?

• Throughout redemptive history, the Lord liberates and exalts his people.
  • Genesis 12:3
  • Exodus 6:1–8
  • Ezekiel 11:16–20
• Jesus Christ, who was liberated from the grave and exalted over all creation, offers liberation from sin and eternal exaltation with the promise of eternal life.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  • Philippians 2:9–11
  • Psalm 103:1–4