Genesis Worksheet - Chapter 39

Genesis Chapter 39

Today we join Joseph again.  He has been taken down to Egypt where Potiphar, an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, has bought him from the Ishmaelites. Remember how he got here.  His brothers made a plan to kill him, but decided to sell him instead and stage the story to their father that a wild beast must have attacked and killed their brother, returning to him only the blood stained multi-colored coat they had dipped in goat's blood.

1.  Even though Joseph, only 17 years of age, had been rejected by all of his brothers and discarded as nothing to them ...

... but, had the Lord rejected Joseph? vs. 2 - 3

2.  What happened as a result of God' s favor and blessing in Joseph's life? vs. 4-6 -

We are told that Joseph was handsome in form and appearance.  Potiphar's wife desired him and asked that he lie with her.

3.  What was Joseph's answer to her? 

Who did he realize he would be sinning against to do such a thing? vs. 8-9

She would not stop, but spoke to Joseph day after day with the same temptation.  He continued to reject her offer.  One day when he went to do his work, there was no one else around and Mrs. Potiphar made another advance to him, catching him by his garment.  She yelled "Lie with me!".  He left his garment in her hand and fled, running outside away from her.

What are we told to do when temptation comes upon us like this?

• 2 Timothy 2:22 -
• James 4:7-
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 -

4.  She was frustrated not getting what she wanted.  She lied in regard to him. 

What did she tell the men of her household? 

What did she tell Potiphar when he got home? vs. 14-18 -

5.  How did Potiphar react when he heard this? 

Did he get the facts or just believe his wife?  vs. 19-20 -

Where is the blessing in Joseph's life now that he has been falsely accused and lied about and all for ...  doing his best and being godly?

6.  What did the Lord do for him in the prison cell? vs. 21-23 -

Application:

7.  How can Joseph's example help you apply Peter's writings to your life from the New Testament?

• 1 Peter 2:13-25 -
• 1 Peter 3:13-17 -

Your summary and prayer today:

 

 

 

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