{"id":9211,"date":"2024-09-19T17:48:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T22:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truthrightlydivided.ca\/?page_id=9211"},"modified":"2024-11-20T09:28:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:28:24","slug":"genesis-study-16","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/truthrightlydivided.ca\/wp2\/genesis-study-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis Study 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bible Class – Study #16 (Gen 39-40) – Notes and Discussion questions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis Study #16: The tribulation of Joseph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main passage of study: Gen 39:1 – 40:23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related passages: Pt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Ge 28:15; 2Sa 6:12; Ps 1:3; Isa 42:1, 52:13; Mt 20:28; Lu 16:10; Ac 7:9
B: Job 24:15; 31:1; Ps 105:19; Pro 1:10; 5:8; 1Co 6:18; 1Th 5:22; 2Ti 2:22; 1Jn 2:16
C: Ps 37:12; 105:17-18; Isa 43:2; 2Ti 2:9; 1Pe 2:18-23; 3:14
D : Ge 37:5; Da 4:9; Lu 24:17
E: 1Sa 17:44; Job 33:15-16; Ps 25:14; Da 2:28; Am 3:7; Jn 1:18; Ac 20:27; 1Pe 4:11
F: Ps 31:12; Mk 6:21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outline & Notes<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Joseph\u2019s installation in Potiphar\u2019s house<\/strong>– Gen 39:1-6\n
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    1. Joseph\u2019s prosperity in the house – Gen 39:1-3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Joseph\u2019s promotion in the house \u2013 Gen 39:4-6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Joseph\u2019s implication by Potiphar\u2019s wife<\/strong> – Gen 39:7-15\n
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      1. Joseph\u2019s principles & objections \u2013 Gen 39:7-9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Potiphar\u2019s wife\u2019s persistence & opportunism \u2013 Gen 39:10-12<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Potiphar\u2019s wife\u2019s perversion & obscuring of the truth \u2013 Gen 39:13-15<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Joseph\u2019s incarceration in prison<\/strong> – Gen 39:16-23\n
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        1. Repetition of the plot \u2013 Gen 39:16-18<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Restraint in the punishment \u2013 Gen 39:19-20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Responsibility in the prison \u2013 Gen 39:21-23<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. The inactivation of the officers\u2019 duties<\/strong>– Gen 40:1-7\n
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            1. Discharged servants \u2013 Gen 40:1-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Disturbed sleep \u2013 Gen 40:5-7<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. The<\/strong>interpretation of the officer\u2019s dreams<\/strong> – Gen 40:8-19\n
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              1. The butler\u2019s 3 branches \u2013 Gen 40:8-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. An optimistic outlook \u2013 Gen 40:12-13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Joseph\u2019s request for a referral \u2013 Gen 40:14-15<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. The baker\u2019s 3 baskets \u2013 Gen 40:16-17<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. An ominous outcome \u2013 Gen 40:18-19<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. The illustration of God\u2019s direction<\/strong> – Gen 40:20-23\n
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                1. The feasting Pharaoh \u2013 Gen 40:20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. The fulfilled pronouncements \u2013 Gen 40:21-22<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. The forgotten prognosticator \u2013 Gen 40:23<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  After the sad interlude of chapter 38, we now return to the main narrative of Joseph being carried down into Egypt where he is sold as a slave to an officer of Pharaoh named Potiphar. Just as Joseph proved himself to be faithful and trustworthy in his father\u2019s house, he is recognized as such by Potiphar who makes him an overseer over his house. In the face of persistent propositions by Potiphar\u2019s wife, Joseph remains faithful to God but ends up being falsely accused and put into prison where God continues to use him through a prolonged period of patient endurance and preparation for his eventual role in the very palace of Pharaoh. We continue to see beautiful glimpses of the person and work of Christ come out in the experiences of Joseph during this time of trial and tribulation but there are contrasts as well with the One whose sufferings and perfections are beyond comparison.
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                  Textual notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf The name Potiphar means \u201cdevoted to the sun\u201d – a name inspired by Egyptian religious beliefs. As \u2018captain of the guard\u2019, Potiphar was probably in charge of Pharaoh\u2019s security – obviously a very important position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf The word \u2018officer\u2019 in Gen 39:1 and Gen 40:2 can mean \u2018eunuch\u2019 as men in ancient royal courts often were made eunuchs to show their devotion and service to the monarch. The word, however, it seems, also came to be used for any high-ranking officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf When Potiphar\u2019s wife spoke of Joseph as a \u201cHebrew\u201d, it would be used in a derogatory way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf The word for \u2018prison\u2019 found in ch.39-40 is only used here in the whole of the OT and some think its origin is Egyptian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf The prison is called the \u201chouse of the captain of the guard\u201d. Potiphar is given the same title in Gen 39:1 but the captain in ch.40 is left unnamed. Some think that it was indeed Potiphar who was responsible for the prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \u25cf Ancient historical documents reveal that it was customary for the Pharaoh to release prisoners on his birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Discussion questions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  1. We read that the Lord was with Joseph 4 times in chapter 39. How does the Lord’s presence help us when we pass through trials?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  2. Some would have difficulty seeing Joseph described as \u201ca successful man\u201d, working as a slave in a foreign land. What do we learn about Joseph\u2019s character here as a worker in Potiphar\u2019s house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  3. Joseph is said to be \u201chandsome in form and appearance\u201d in Gen 39:6. Only a few men in the Bible are noted for their physical beauty. Can you find the references and suggest reasons why the Spirit of God gave us this description?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  4. What lessons can we learn from the way in which Joseph responded to temptation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  5. Joseph was given great responsibility in Potiphar\u2019s household. How can being in a position of influence or trust increase the likelihood of facing temptations? What strategies can we use to remain faithful to God in such circumstances?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  6. Joseph faced great injustice in being falsely accused and then imprisoned. How do you think Joseph maintained his faith in God through these trials? How can we trust God when facing injustice or difficult situations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  7. We read in Gen 40:4 that Joseph served the new prisoners. What other details in the chapter reveal to us Joseph\u2019s servant heart and how does this remind us of the Lord Jesus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  8. We might consider Joseph\u2019s time in prison to be wasted years as he is isolated and out of the public sphere yet God still uses him for His purposes. What are some ways in which God can use us in periods of trial and suffering?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  9. Joseph says that interpretations belong to God and was able to reveal God\u2019s truth by interpreting dreams. How might we seek out God\u2019s wisdom and discernment today when faced with information, circumstances or situations that we don\u2019t understand and leave us troubled?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  10. What does Joseph\u2019s request to the butler reveal to us about Joseph\u2019s state of mind at this point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  11. What is the significance of the contrasting fates of the butler and the baker? What can we learn here about justice and the sovereignty of God?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  12. Although Joseph was forgotten by the butler, we know that God eventually used Joseph in a significant way. What does this passage teach us about patience and trusting God\u2019s timing?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Bible Class – Study #16 (Gen 39-40) – Notes and Discussion questions Genesis Study #16: The tribulation of Joseph Main passage of study: Gen 39:1 – 40:23 Related passages: Pt A: Ge 28:15; 2Sa 6:12; Ps 1:3; Isa 42:1, 52:13; Mt 20:28; Lu 16:10; Ac 7:9B: Job 24:15; 31:1; Ps 105:19; Pro 1:10; 5:8; 1Co […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9211","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nGenesis Study 16 - Truth Rightly Divided<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/truthrightlydivided.ca\/wp2\/genesis-study-16\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Genesis Study 16 - Truth Rightly Divided\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Bible Class – Study #16 (Gen 39-40) – Notes and Discussion questions Genesis Study #16: The tribulation of Joseph Main passage of study: Gen 39:1 – 40:23 Related passages: Pt A: Ge 28:15; 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