Genesis 41:1-57
The life of Joseph is an amazing journey of God's promises, life's circumstances and God's working in the lives of people. This is the fourth session of a 6 week study called True Colors at Grace Church Eden Prairie and is wonderful to study with our small group. Here's my notes on the sermon
Feb. 12, 2017
"Promotion" - Genesis 41:1-57 - Troy Dobbs
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Outline:
1-4) 2 years later, Pharaoh dreamed
5) 7 good, 7 bad
8) magicians (versed in sacred writings), wise men couldn't interpret
- guessing, being wrong meant death
9) cup-bearer remembers Joseph interpretation came true
- time, symbols
14) in a pit, made up to look good
15) interpret dreams, not me but God will give you a favorable answer
- Joseph humble and spoke openly because he endured hardship and remained faithful
17) 7 years of plenty, 7 years of famine
32) double dream means this will happen immediately, set by God
33) select a wise discerning man, set him over land of Egypt
- humble, not self promotion
- no selfish ambition (he had matured beyond that)
37) can we find a like this whom is the Spirit of God?
39) Pharaoh set him over the house, people and 2nd in command
- 30 years old (was 17 when he was sold)
41) complete with ceremony, ring was like Am Ex Black card, clothes, gold necklace,
50-52) 2 sons, Manasseh (forget hardship), Ephraim (fruitful in land of affliction)
What God is saying
1. God never hurries
- no deadlines
- His pace is for our good
- Joseph learned to rest, relax, be quiet
- He's working something good in us or for us
- end of life waiting is valuable time
2. Waiting time is not wasted time
- waiting on God is purposeful
- don't be frustrated or angry
- God is working in me, through me, for his glory
- keep hoping, believing and faithful every day
3. Trusting God while waiting on God is always worth it.
- Jesus waited for John the Baptist to fulfill his work, before rushing into His ministry (obeying God's plan)
- People aren't in charge of your future, God's in charge of your future
- God is in charge of your life
- Joseph doesn't hold animosity towards the cup bearer
4. When promotion comes, give credit to God
- don't take matters into your own hand
- wait patiently for the Lord to do the work he has. Like Simeon from Luke's gospel (Luke 2:22-40), he saw the Messiah as a baby in old age.
The life of Joseph is an amazing journey of God's promises, life's circumstances and God's working in the lives of people. This is the fourth session of a 6 week study called True Colors at Grace Church Eden Prairie and is wonderful to study with our small group. Here's my notes on the sermon
Feb. 12, 2017
"Promotion" - Genesis 41:1-57 - Troy Dobbs
Watch • Listen
Outline:
1-4) 2 years later, Pharaoh dreamed
5) 7 good, 7 bad
8) magicians (versed in sacred writings), wise men couldn't interpret
- guessing, being wrong meant death
9) cup-bearer remembers Joseph interpretation came true
- time, symbols
14) in a pit, made up to look good
15) interpret dreams, not me but God will give you a favorable answer
- Joseph humble and spoke openly because he endured hardship and remained faithful
17) 7 years of plenty, 7 years of famine
32) double dream means this will happen immediately, set by God
33) select a wise discerning man, set him over land of Egypt
- humble, not self promotion
- no selfish ambition (he had matured beyond that)
37) can we find a like this whom is the Spirit of God?
39) Pharaoh set him over the house, people and 2nd in command
- 30 years old (was 17 when he was sold)
41) complete with ceremony, ring was like Am Ex Black card, clothes, gold necklace,
50-52) 2 sons, Manasseh (forget hardship), Ephraim (fruitful in land of affliction)
What God is saying
1. God never hurries
- no deadlines
- His pace is for our good
- Joseph learned to rest, relax, be quiet
- He's working something good in us or for us
- end of life waiting is valuable time
2. Waiting time is not wasted time
- waiting on God is purposeful
- don't be frustrated or angry
- God is working in me, through me, for his glory
- keep hoping, believing and faithful every day
3. Trusting God while waiting on God is always worth it.
- Jesus waited for John the Baptist to fulfill his work, before rushing into His ministry (obeying God's plan)
- People aren't in charge of your future, God's in charge of your future
- God is in charge of your life
- Joseph doesn't hold animosity towards the cup bearer
4. When promotion comes, give credit to God
- don't take matters into your own hand
- wait patiently for the Lord to do the work he has. Like Simeon from Luke's gospel (Luke 2:22-40), he saw the Messiah as a baby in old age.
