Outline—Genesis 42–45

1. Introduction (ch. 42)
2. Intermission (vv. 43:1–17)
3. Interrogation (vv. 43:18–34)
4. Instigation (vv. 44:1–5)
5. Investigation (vv. 44:6–17)
6. Intercession (vv. 44:18–34)
7. Interpretation (vv. 45:1–8)

Interwoven Lessons From These Chapters

• Observe the displays of faith:
  • Israel’s faith (Jacob’s name intermixed with the name Israel)
  • Steward’s faith
  • Judah’s faith
• Observe changes signifying repentence:
  • New spokesman
  • No jealousy
  • Self-sacrifice
  • Acknowledgement of sin (42:22)
  • Reasoning change
• Judah’s substitution—Abrahamic Covenant fulfilled:
  • Exchange of bags/debt with his half-brother
  • Provide so that Benjamin could see his father
  • Became most Christ-like of all his brothers
  • Willing to be pronounced guilty and take his half-brother’s punishment
  • Wanted to fulfill his covenant with his father

Take Home Points—Joseph’s Insights of Purpose

• Complete the mission to the end.
• Pursue a purpose larger than yourself.
• Fulfill your leadership role with humility.

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Outline—Genesis 41

1. Plainly revealed message (vv. 1–8)
2. Providentially reliable interpretation (vv. 9–32)
3. Perfectly regal endowment (vv. 33–49)
4. Properly respectful worship (vv. 50–57)

Take Home Points

• God’s timing is perfect timing.
• Do not seek to profit from distortions of the truth. Absolute truthfulness in guarding God’s honor is far more important than personal advantage.
• We too have a great task of unraveling the mysteries of life for those unfulfilled by the world’s wisdom—always point to God’s work.
• Let your life be a study of humble obedience like Joseph.

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Outline—Genesis 40

1. Dreams in the making (vv. 1–4)
2. Dreams in the morning (vv. 5–8)
3. Dreams in the telling (vv. 9–19)
4. Dreams come true (vv. 20–23)

Texts on Belonging

• Deuteronomy 29:29
• Ezekiel 18:4
• Romans 1:6, 7:4 & 14:8
• I Corinthians 15:23

Take Home Points

• Think of the significance of Bible personages in their thirties (Joseph, David, Old Testament priests, and our Lord).
• Dreams do not belong to me; dreams belong to God.
• To whom do you belong?
• What in your life belongs solely to God?

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Outline—Genesis 39

1. God advances Joseph (vv. 1–6)
2. God guides Joseph (vv. 7–18)
3. God stands by Joseph (vv. 19–23)

Take Home Points

• Only a Christian is best equipped to understand that his lot in life is never in harmony with what he deserves (Hebrews 11:39).
• Never evaluate your status with God by your circumstances—good or bad.
• There is nothing unmanly about fleeing temptation.
• Do not judge God by your circumstances today.
• The mystery of the depths of God’s love unfolds throughout your life.

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Outline—Genesis 37

1. Joseph introduced (vv. 1–2)
2. Joseph sabotaged (vv. 3–4)
3. Joseph despised (vv. 5–9)
4. Joseph chastized (vv. 10–11)
5. Joseph commissioned (vv. 12–17)
6. Joseph the center of intrique (vv. 18–20)
7. Joseph betrayed (vv. 23–28)
8. Joseph mourned (vv. 29–35)
9. Joseph enslaved (v. 36)

Take Home Points

• Poligamy is never painted in a good light in Scripture.
• Live your life remembering that death comes to all.
• Always ask yourself if there is not something you can learn from the hatred and envy of others toward you.
• Parental partiality has devastating results.
• When confronting evil, do not substitute cunning craft for brave, forthright conviction.

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Outline—Genesis 34

1. Terrible tragedy (vv. 1–2)
2. Turn of heart (vv. 3–4)
3. Test that is timeless (vv. 5–12)
4. Tempest of anger (v. 13)
5. Treaty of deceit (vv. 14–17)
6. Treacherous dealings (vv. 18–24)
7. Tragic consequences (vv. 25–31)

Take Home Points

• There is a crafty enemy sizing you up for destruction in the battle of life—don’t go life alone.
• The temptation to compromise with the world always appears to be the easy road and resembles I John 2 (lust of the flesh and the pride of life).
• The end does not justify the means—deceit is generally a symptom of something deeper and more deadly.
• God will always prevail!

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