It is amazing to think that, in a Book of Scripture as monumental as Genesis, which contains the accounts of Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, Enoch, Abraham and so many other...that nearly 25% of the Book of Genesis is dedicated to the biography of this servant, JOSEPH.  When God emphasized on a Story in His Word, He usually wants us to pay special attention.  Joseph's life exemplifies THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH!  What an example for all believers and those who have ears to hear.

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JOSEPH - Part 1 - "Introduction" - Genesis 37:1-4 - There is nothing like a good biography.  The power of testimony, of someone's struggles, pain, trials, victory, triumph, praise and worship is something to behold.  It speaks volumes.  The Bible is replete with testimony stories.  Some of them carry the very name of the person:  Daniel, Esther, Ruth, Jonah.  Others, are within the volume of the Book, like the story of Joseph.  It is remarkable to think that, in a Book like Genesis, the story of Joseph composes nearly 25% of the entire account of the first Book of Scripture.  Why?  Come and hear the power Word of God and testimony of His servants... like Joseph.

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JOSEPH - Part 2 - "Family Dysfunction Disobedience and Denial " - Genesis 37:1-36 - The context of Chapter 37 and the previous history of the family of Jacob is critical to understand the journey that Joseph experiences.  The story of the family is dysfunctional, replete with moments of disobedience and denial.  All of these has terrible consequences.  In the account of this particular Chapter, we see many of those affects as we witness Joseph experiencing the love of his father, the hatred of his brothers, and the complete loss of his entire future and inheritance, as he is sold as a slave.  What a roller coaster of thoughts and emotions for a 17 year old.   However, through it all, we have deep and practical lessons to our lives.  Come and hear the power testimony of the Word of God.

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JOSEPH - Part 3 - "Regrets, Ripples and Restoration " - Genesis 38 - While Joseph is in Egypt, as a sold slave, the Book of Genesis gives us a little glimpse as to what is happening in the family of Jacob, with a specific focus on the story of Judah...like a "meanwhile, back in the farm" moment.  Judah, one of the 2 brothers that helped prevent the killing of Joseph by his brothers, probably, very disappointed with all that had happened, left his family and brothers to try a life for his own.  His journey, much like the tragedies that happened with the family leaving Laban's land, experienced tragedies of their own.  Yet, even in these tragedies and ripples of numerous disobedient steps, God finds a miraculous way to restore the line of Judah into the line of the Messiah....JESUS!  How?  Come and hear the miraculous Word of the Living God.

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JOSEPH - Part 4 - "God with Joseph" - Genesis 39 - Joseph is now in Egypt, and the Ismaelites sell him to a man named Potiphar, who is the head of the guard for Pharaoh...must like the head of the FBI would be today.  A very important man.  Joseph, as a slave, start a life anew... no family, no country, no parents, no inheritance, new country, new culture, new language.  Just imagine the pressure upon this teenager.  Yet, the Word of God declares multiple times in this chapter:  "GOD WAS WITH JOSEPH."  Just as the very name of Jesus proclaims, Emmanuel Who is GOD WITH US, this points to Messiah in a marvelous testimony of how, in the midst of immense oppression, injustice, temptation and success, when we rely in the Lord, He makes the fruit of our hands prosper.  How did this happen in Joseph's life?  Come and hear this miraculous account and enjoy its profound lessons.

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JOSEPH - Part 5 - "From Prison to Praise" - Genesis 40 & 41 - These chapters are LITERALLY two of the most unbelievable accounts in the Bible....NO ONE...NOBODY can go from prisoner to Prime Minister in a day!  If that's your thought and conclusion, you are absolutely correct.  EXCEPT JOSEPH IS NOT ALONE!   GOD IS WITH JOSEPH AND JOSEPH WITH GOD!  WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!  And this miraculous account reflects exactly that.  You see, many times we see our trials and times of difficulty as a waste, and treat them often with discord and contempt... but now Joseph.  Joseph waits on the Lord.  When the precise and exact moment of God shows up, the Almighty strategically places Joseph before Pharaoh, the most powerful entity in the world at the time.  What happens next?  Come and hear and be AMAZED by God's incredible plan of Grace.

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JOSEPH - Part 6 - "A Familiar Encounter" - Genesis 42 & 43 - Joseph is now the Prime Minister, the Vice President, if you will, of the entire nation of Egypt.  His interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams were critical to save the nation and the lives of people throughout many nations of the land.  Word comes to his family, in Canaan, that there is food in Egypt.  His father, Jacob, sends his brothers, the same who sold him into slavery, to go to Egypt and buy food.  Joseph has faced many trials in his life, since he was forced from his family's bosom, when he was just a teenager.  How will he react to seeing his family after more than 20 years?  Come and hear and learn from Joseph's life and example.

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JOSEPH - Part 7 - "Becoming a Trophy of Grace" - Genesis 44 & 45 - This is the climax of Joseph's story.  This moment exemplifies the Apostle Paul's immortal words in Romans 8:28, that "All things collaborate for good".  God's sovereign plan will not be frustrated.  And He can build our faith to truly become instruments of His Grace in this world.  The remarkable life and example of Joseph teaches us that the triumph of faith in his life is truly exemplified by his attitude towards his circumstances and others... and that is the true mark of his remarkable life, and why he is such a critical character in all of the Holy Scriptures.  Come and hear the story of how Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers.

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