The Complete History of Joseph in the Bible - From Prisoner to Prince
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates the story of Joseph from the Bible, highlighting his unique journey and the divine grace that set him apart from his family. Despite being favored by his father and hated by his brothers, Joseph's life was marked by obedience and faithfulness to God. His ability to interpret dreams led to his rise to power in Egypt, where he foresaw and prepared for a period of famine. The story emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the gifts and grace given by God, as well as the transformative power of these gifts in one's life and the lives of others.
Takeaways
- 👤 Joseph was distinguished by God's grace, setting him apart from his family members, which was evident even to his brothers.
- 👕 Jacob favored Joseph, symbolized by the special multicolored tunic, which further fueled his brothers' jealousy.
- 🌾 Joseph's dreams of grandeur, both of sheaves of grain and celestial bodies bowing to him, were perceived as arrogance by his brothers and father.
- 💪 Joseph demonstrated inner strength and resolve, resisting the temptation of Potipar's wife, showcasing God's power at work within him.
- 📜 The Bible emphasizes that Joseph's rise to prominence was due to his God-fearing nature and the grace he received.
- 🕊️ God's grace was instrumental in Joseph's life, enabling him to interpret dreams and rise to the position of prime minister in Egypt.
- 🔑 Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a gift from God, which he did not take for granted and used to benefit others.
- 📚 The scriptural account highlights that every good and perfect gift is from God, as stated in James 1:17.
- 👑 Pharaoh recognized Joseph's divine gift, appointing him to a high position based on his ability to interpret dreams and govern wisely.
- 🌾 Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams led to the preparation for the seven years of famine, demonstrating foresight and wisdom.
- ⏳ The repetition of Pharaoh's dreams underscored the certainty and urgency of the events to come, as interpreted by Joseph.
Q & A
Why did God's grace find Joseph and separate him from the rest of his family?
-The script does not provide a clear-cut answer as to why God chose Joseph, but it emphasizes that Joseph was a willing and god-fearing man who was selected by grace. His unique qualities and inner strength made him stand out among his family members.
How did Joseph's brothers react to the special treatment he received from their father, Jacob?
-Joseph's brothers were jealous of the special treatment he received from Jacob, which included a distinctive multicolored tunic. This jealousy led them to hate Joseph and be unable to speak to him on friendly terms.
What was the content of Joseph's first dream that he shared with his brothers?
-In Joseph's first dream, he and his brothers were binding sheaves of grain in a field. Joseph's sheaf stood upright, and the sheaves of his brothers bowed down to it, symbolizing that they would one day bow down to him in respect.
How did Joseph's second dream further exacerbate his brothers' hatred towards him?
-Joseph's second dream involved eleven stars, the sun, and the moon bowing down to him. When he shared this dream with his family, it intensified their hatred because they interpreted it as a sign that Joseph would rule over them.
What was the significance of the multicolored tunic that Jacob gave to Joseph?
-The multicolored tunic symbolized the special favor that Jacob had for Joseph, which was due to Joseph being the son of his old age. This favor and the tunic became a source of envy and hatred among Joseph's brothers.
How did Joseph demonstrate his inner strength and resolve to please God?
-Joseph demonstrated his inner strength and resolve by resisting the temptation to sleep with Potipar's wife, despite her persistent advances. His ability to resist was attributed to God's power at work within him.
What biblical passage is referenced to emphasize the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling?
-Philippians chapter 2 verses 12 to 16 is referenced to emphasize the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, as it is God who works in us to will and to act according to His good purpose.
How did Joseph's life in prison lead to him interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and the baker?
-While in prison, Joseph found favor with the warden, who put him in charge of all the prisoners. This position allowed him to come into contact with the cupbearer and the baker, for whom he interpreted their dreams, which later came true.
What was the outcome of the cupbearer and the baker's dreams as interpreted by Joseph?
-The cupbearer's dream was interpreted by Joseph as a sign that he would be restored to his position in three days, which happened. The baker's dream, however, foretold his execution in three days, which also came to pass.
How did Joseph's ability to interpret dreams eventually lead to him becoming the prime minister of Egypt?
-After correctly interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and the baker, Joseph's reputation for dream interpretation reached Pharaoh. When Pharaoh had two dreams that no one else could interpret, Joseph was called upon to interpret them. His accurate interpretation and proposed plan for the impending famine led to him being appointed as the prime minister of Egypt.
What was the significance of the seven fat and seven lean cows and ears of grain in Pharaoh's dream?
-The seven fat cows and ears of grain represented seven years of abundance, while the seven lean cows and ears of grain represented seven years of famine. This dream foretold a period of great prosperity followed by a severe famine, which Joseph advised Pharaoh to prepare for.
Outlines
👑 The Unique Grace of Joseph
This paragraph focuses on the distinctiveness of Joseph within his family, highlighting how God's grace singled him out despite not being the only descendant of Abraham or offspring of Jacob. It discusses Joseph's early life, his favored status by his father, the jealousy it sparked among his brothers, and his prophetic dreams that further isolated him. The narrative also touches upon Joseph's integrity and obedience to God, as well as his ability to resist the temptation of Potipar's wife, showcasing his inner strength and resolve.
🕊️ Joseph's Temptation and Triumph
The second paragraph delves into Joseph's physical attractiveness and the temptation he faced from his master's wife. It details his steadfast refusal to succumb to her desires, emphasizing his loyalty to God and his master. The account of his wrongful imprisonment and the divine favor he received in prison is also covered. The paragraph further illustrates Joseph's gift for interpreting dreams, which he uses to help the cupbearer and the baker, leading to their respective fortunes. It underscores the role of God's grace in Joseph's life and his rise to a position of authority in Egypt.
📜 Interpreting Dreams and Rising to Power
This section narrates how Joseph's ability to interpret dreams led to his rise in Egyptian society. It describes the dreams of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker, their outcomes, and how Joseph's interpretations came true. The paragraph also includes the significant dream of Pharaoh, which none of the wise men of Egypt could interpret. Joseph's accurate interpretation of Pharaoh's dream about the seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine is detailed, along with his subsequent appointment as the prime minister of Egypt to prepare for the impending famine.
🌾 Joseph's Wisdom and Preparation for Famine
The fourth paragraph outlines Joseph's advice to Pharaoh on how to prepare for the predicted seven years of famine. It emphasizes Joseph's wisdom in suggesting the collection and storage of grain during the years of abundance. The narrative describes Pharaoh's recognition of Joseph's divine wisdom and his appointment as the governor of Egypt, highlighting the trust Pharaoh placed in Joseph to manage the country's resources and prepare for the famine. The paragraph also reflects on the significance of the repeated dreams as a divine affirmation of the events to come.
🙏 Gratitude and the Value of God's Gifts
The final paragraph is a prayer of gratitude, acknowledging the gifts and grace bestowed by God. It expresses a personal commitment to value and utilize these gifts to fulfill God's plans. The prayer seeks divine assistance to continue appreciating and employing the gifts for personal growth and to contribute positively to others, aligning with the overarching theme of grace and divine intervention in Joseph's life.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Grace
💡Lineage of Abraham
💡Dreams
💡Interpretation
💡Famine
💡Potipar's Wife
💡Prison
💡Divine Spirit
💡Prime Minister of Egypt
💡God-fearing
💡Zechariah
Highlights
Joseph was chosen by God's grace, standing out among his family members.
Joseph's brothers were jealous of the unique grace upon him, which almost led to murder.
Despite being favored by his father, Joseph faced hatred and enmity from his brothers.
Joseph's dreams of greatness stirred further resentment among his family.
Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was a gift from God, showcased during his time in prison.
Joseph's integrity was evident when he resisted the temptation of Potipar's wife.
The Lord's favor was with Joseph, leading to his successful management of Potipar's household.
The story of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt demonstrates the sovereignty of God's plan.
Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams led to his appointment as the prime minister of Egypt.
The dreams of the cupbearer and the baker in prison foreshadowed their respective fates.
Joseph's wisdom and foresight helped Egypt prepare for the years of famine.
The repeated dreams signify the certainty and swiftness of God's plan.
Joseph's rise to power was a divine appointment, acknowledging his wisdom and the spirit of God within him.
The story of Joseph illustrates the importance of valuing and using one's gifts for God's glory.
Joseph's life serves as an example of how God's grace can elevate and use individuals for His purposes.
The transcript emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace in the life of an individual.
The prayer at the end of the transcript expresses gratitude for God's gifts and grace, and the desire to fulfill His plans.
Transcripts
what was so special about joseph
he wasn't the only one in the lineage of
abraham or the only offspring of jacob
but god's grace found him in particular
and separated him from the rest of the
members of the family
there's just something about this
particular seed of jacob that stands out
and makes him memorable
even his brothers noticed the unique
grace upon him
and that stirred up great jealousy that
almost led to murder
genesis chapter 37 verses 1 to 10 says
so jacob
israel
lived in the land where his father isaac
had been a stranger
soldier resident alien in the land of
canaan
these are the generations of jacob
joseph when he was 17 years old was
shepherding the flock with his brothers
dan naphtali
gad and asher
the boy was with the sons abilha in
zilpah his father's secondary wives
and joseph brought back a bad report
about them to their father
now israel jacob
loved joseph more than all his children
because he was the son of his old age
and he made him a distinctive
multicolored tunic
his brothers saw that their father loved
joseph more than all of his brothers
so they hated him
and could not find it within themselves
to speak to him on friendly terms
now joseph dreamed a dream
and he told it to his brothers
and they hated him even more
he said to them
please listen to the details of this
dream which i have dreamed
we brothers were binding sheaves of
grain stalks in the field
and lo my sheaf suddenly got up and
stood upright and remained standing
and behold your sheaves stood all around
my sheaf and bowed down in respect
his brother said to him
are you actually going to reign over us
are you really going to rule and govern
us as your subjects
so they hated him even more for telling
them about his dreams and for his
arrogant words
but joseph dreamed still another dream
and told it to his brothers as well
he said
see here
i have again dreamed a dream
and although this time i saw eleven
stars and the sun and the moon bowed
down in respect to me
he told it to his father as well as to
his brothers
but his father rebuked him and said to
him in disbelief
what is the meaning of this dream that
you have dreamed
shall i and your mother and your
brothers actually come to bow down to
the ground and respect before you
so why did god pick joseph to lift up
his family and bring them into goshen
there are no clear-cut answers from the
bible
but it is obvious that he was a willing
and truly a god-fearing man that was
chosen by grace
joseph was a man who had great inner
strength and resolve about pleasing god
he never took god for granted even
though he had experienced his grace and
favor very early on in life
joseph received god's grace
and he made sure that this grace was
never vain in his life
he was able to resist the temptation of
sleeping with potiphar's wife
because god's power was at work in him
philippians chapter 2 verses 12 to 16
therefore my dear friends as you have
always obeyed
not only in my presence but now much
more in my absence
continue to work out your salvation with
fear and trembling
for it is god who works in you to will
and to act
in order to fulfill his good purpose
do everything without grumbling or
arguing
so that you may become blameless and
pure
children of god without fault in a
warped and crooked generation
then you will shine among them like
stars in the sky
as you hold firmly to the word of life
and then i will be able to boast on the
day of christ that i did not run or
labor in vain
it is one thing for god to release grace
upon us to do what is pleasing to him
but it is yet another thing for us to
move ahead confidently
in doing the things ahead of us knowing
that we are not powerless
grace
must be guarded and valued not wasted or
treated lightly
genesis chapter 39 verses 6 to 12 says
so potter for left all that he owned in
joseph's charge
and with joseph there he did not need to
pay attention to anything except the
food he ate
now joseph was handsome and attractive
in form and appearance
then after a time his master's wife
looked at joseph with desire and she
said
lie with me
but he refused and said to his master's
wife
look with me in the house
my master does not concern himself with
anything
he has put everything that he owns in my
charge
he is not greater in this house than i
am nor has he kept anything from me
except you because you are his wife
how then could i do this great evil and
sin against god and your husband
and so it was that she spoke to joseph
persistently day after day
but he did not listen to her plea
to lie beside her or be with her
then it happened one day that joseph
went into the house to attend to his
duties
and none of the men of the household was
there in the house
she caught joseph by his outer robe
saying
lie with me
but he left his robe in her hand and ran
and got outside the
house any young man not empowered by
god's spirit and grace would have
relished the idea of sleeping with her
boss's wife
because there would be no power to
resist
genesis chapter 39 verses 19 to 23 says
and when joseph's master heard the words
of his wife saying
this is the way your servant treated me
his anger burned
so joseph's master took him and put him
in the prison
a place where the king's prisoners were
confined
so he was there in the prison
but the lord was with joseph
and extended loving-kindness to him
and gave him favor in the sight of the
warden the warden committed to joseph's
care or management
all the prisoners who were in the prison
so that whatever was done there he was
in charge of it
the warden paid no attention to anything
that was in joseph's care
because the lord was with him
whatever joseph did
the lord made to prosper
on two occasions the scripture said that
god was with him
why because the grace of the lord was at
work
this is why the bible says in zechariah
chapter 4 verse 6.
then he said to me
this continuous supply of oil is the
word of the lord to cerebel prince of
judah saying
not by might nor by power
but by my spirit of whom the oil is a
symbol says the lord of hosts
in the prison the grace of god made him
find favor in the sight of the keepers
of the prison
the gift for the interpretation of
dreams was given to him
he didn't work for that
but still he never looked down on that
gift
genesis chapter 40 verses 1-22 says
now some time later the cup-bearer or
butler
and the baker for the king of egypt
offended their lord egypt's
king pharaoh
cesarous ii
was extremely angry with his two
officials
the chief of the cup bearers and the
chief of the bakers
he put them in confinement in the house
of the captain of the guard
in the same prison where joseph was
confined
the captain of the guard put joseph in
charge of them and he served them
and they continued to be in custody for
some time
then the cup bearer and the baker of the
king of egypt who were confined in the
prison
both dreamed a dream in the same night
each man with his own significant dream
and each dream with his personal
interpretation
when joseph came to them in the morning
and looked at them
he saw that they were sad and depressed
so we asked pharaoh's officials who were
in confinement with him in his master's
house
why do you look so down-hearted today
and they said to him
we have each dreamed distinct dreams
and there is no one to interpret them
so joseph said to them
do not interpretations belong to god
please
tell me your dreams
so the chief cupbearer told his dream to
joseph and said to him
in my dream there was a grapevine in
front of me
and on the vine were three branches
then as soon as it butted its blossoms
burst open
and its clusters produced ripe grapes in
rapid succession
now pharaoh's cup was in my hand
and i took the grapes and squeezed them
into pharaoh's cup
then i placed the cup into pharaoh's
hand
then joseph said to him
this is the interpretation of it
the three branches represent three days
within three more days
pharaoh will lift up your head
present you in public
and restore you to your position
and you will again put pharaoh's cup
into his hand
just as you did when you were his
cupbearer
only think of me when it goes well with
you
and please show him kindness by
mentioning me to pharaoh
and get me out of this house
for in fact i was taken or stolen from
the land of the hebrews by unlawful
force
and even here i have done nothing for
which they should put me in the dungeon
when the chief baker saw that the
interpretation of the dream was good
he said to joseph
i also dreamed
and in my dream there were three cake
baskets on my head
and in the top basket there were some of
all sorts of baked food for pharaoh
but the birds of prey were eating these
foods out of the basket on my head
joseph answered
this is the interpretation of it
the three baskets represent three days
within three more days pharaoh will lift
up your head and will hang you on a tree
gallows or pole
and you will not so much as be given a
burial
but the birds will eat your flesh
now on the third day which was the
pharaoh's birthday
he released the two men from prison
and made a feast for all his servants
and he lifted up the head of the chief
cupbearer and the head of the chief
baker
that is presented them in public among
his servants
he restored the chief cup bearer to his
office
and the cup bearer once again put the
cup into pharaoh's hand
but the pharaoh hanged the chief baker
just as joseph had interpreted the
meaning of the dreams to them
every godly gift exhibited by anyone is
surely from god
james chapter 1 verse 17
every good given and every perfect gift
is from above
it comes down from the father of lights
the creator and sustainer of the heavens
in whom there is no variation
no rising or setting or shadow cast by
his turning
for he is perfect and never changes
through the grace of god and his gift in
our lives
we are able to keep progressing and
being a blessing to others on the earth
this same grace then brought joseph
before pharaoh
and helped him to interpret pharaoh's
dreams
eventually because of his gift grace and
interpretation
he was made the prime minister of egypt
genesis chapter 41 verses 1-39 says
now it happened at the end of two full
years
that pharaoh dreamed that he was
standing by the nile
and lo
there came up out of the nile seven
healthy cows
sleek and handsome and fat
and they grazed in the reed grass in a
marshy pasture
then behold
seven other cows came up after them out
of the nile
ugly and gaunt and raw boned
and stood by the fat cows on the bank of
the nile
then the ugly and gaunt and raw boned
cows ate up the seven sleek and fat cows
then pharaoh awoke
then he fell asleep and dreamed a second
time
and behold
seven ears of grain came up on a single
stalk plump and good
then behold
seven ears of grain thin and dried up by
the east winds sprouted after them
then the thin ears swallowed the seven
plump and full ears
and pharaoh awoke and it was a dream
so when morning came his spirit was
troubled and disturbed
and he sent and called for all the
magicians and all the wise men of egypt
and pharaoh told them his dreams
but no one could interpret them to him
then the chief cupbearer spoke to
pharaoh saying
i would mention my faults today
two years ago pharaoh was angry with his
servants
and he put me in confinement in the
house of the captain of the guard
both me and the chief baker
we dreamed a dream on the same night he
and i
each of us dreamed according to the
significance of the interpretation of
his own dream
now there was with us in the prison a
young man a hebrew
servant to the captain of the guard
and we told him and he interpreted our
dreams for us
to each man according to the
significance of his own dream
and just as he interpreted the dreams
for us
so what happened
i was restored to my office as chief cup
bearer and the baker was hanged
then pharaoh sent and called for joseph
and they hurriedly brought him out of
the dungeon
and when joseph shaved himself and
changed his clothes making himself
presentable he came to pharaoh
pharaoh said to joseph
i have dreamed a dream
and there is no one who can interpret it
and i have heard it said about you that
you can understand a dream and interpret
it
joseph answered pharaoh it is not in me
to interpret the dream
god
not i will give pharaoh a favorable
answer through me
so pharaoh said to joseph
in my dream
i was standing on the bank of the nile
and seven fat sleek and handsome cows
came up out of the river
and they grazed in the reed grass of a
marshy pasture
low
seven other cows came up after them
very ugly in god
just skin and bones
such emaciated animals as i have never
seen in all the land of egypt
and the lean and ugly cows ate up the
first seven fat cows yet when they had
devoured them it cannot be detected that
they had eaten them
because they were still as thin and
emaciated as before
that i awoke
but again i fell asleep and dreamed
i saw in my second dream seven ears of
grain plump and good growing on a single
stalk
and lo
seven other years withered thin and
scorched by the east winds sprouted
after them
and the thin years devoured the seven
good years
now i told this to the magicians and
soothsayers but there was no one who
could explain it to me
then joseph said to pharaoh
the two dreams are one and the same and
have one interpretation
god has shown pharaoh what he is about
to do
the seven good cows are seven years and
the seven good ears are seven years
the two dreams are one and the same
the seven thin and ugly cows that came
up after them are seven years
and also the seven fin years dried up
and scorched by the east wind
they are seven years of famine and
hunger
this is the message just as i have told
pharaoh
god has shown pharaoh what he is about
to do
listen very carefully
seven years of great abundance will come
throughout all the land of egypt
but afterward seven years of famine and
hunger will come
and there will be such desperate need
that all the great abundance of the
previous years
will be forgotten in the land of egypt
as if it never happened
and famine and destruction will ravage
and destroy the land
so the great abundance will become
forgotten in the land because of that
subsequent famine
for it will be very severe that the
dream was repeated twice to pharaoh and
in two different ways
indicates that this matter is fully
determined and established by god
and god will bring it to pass very
quickly
so now let pharaoh prepare ahead
and look for a man discerning and
clear-headed and wise
and set him in charge over the land of
egypt as governor under pharaoh
let pharaoh take action to appoint
overseers and officials over the land
and set aside one-fifth of the produce
of the entire land of egypt in the seven
years of abundance
let them gather as a tax
all of the fifth of the food of these
good years that are coming
and store up grain under the direction
and authority of pharaoh
and let them guard the food in fortified
granaries in the cities
that food shall be put in storage as a
reserve for the land against the seven
years of famine and hunger which will
occur in the land of egypt
so that the land and people will not be
ravaged during the famine
now the plan seemed good to pharaoh and
to all of his servants
so pharaoh said to his servants
can we find a man like this a man equal
to joseph in whom is the divine spirit
of god
then pharaoh said to joseph
since your god has shown you all this
there is no one as discerning and
clear-headed and wise as you are
from the scriptures
we see that even pharaoh understood that
it was through the spirit
the joseph possessed this gift of
interpretation
let us pray
i am grateful father for every gift and
grace that you have lavished upon me
thank you for your unfailing kindness
that is able to take me through every
challenging time
and in the name of jesus
i ask that you help me to keep valuing
the gifts in my life
because through it
you will keep taking me higher and
higher into your plans
amen
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