Although hard to do in the midst of our trials, as we look at them in retrospect, we can see the hand of God working even the most negative things together for our good. In this episode, Joseph reveals his … Continue reading →

In this study, Joseph administers a final test of his brothers’ transformed character by secretly hiding his ornate silver divining cup in Benjamin’s grain sack. After the cup is dramatically recovered, the brothers refuse to abandon Benjamin as they once … Continue reading →

We’ve all experienced fear at one time or another. In this episode, we see Joseph’s father Jacob feeling a sense of dread, and how his brothers also experienced much fear during their interaction with Joseph prior to his revealing. As … Continue reading →

In this lesson, Joseph—now Egypt’s governor—faithfully stores vast grain during seven years of plenty, then opens the storehouses as the global famine strikes, becoming a savior to the world and a picture of Christ, the Bread of Life. When his … Continue reading →

After two full years of being forgotten in prison, Joseph is summoned when Pharaoh has two troubling, parallel dreams—each predicting years of plenty followed by famine. In this teaching, we see how Joseph humbly credits God alone for the dream … Continue reading →

Life is full of waiting. The culture we live in is one that doesn’t like to wait— we like instant and fast everything. However, there are many times along our journey through life when God says, “Wait here.” While in … Continue reading →

This study shows how Joseph—sold as a slave to Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh’s guard—prospers and rises to oversee Potiphar’s entire household. When Potiphar’s wife repeatedly tempts him to commit adultery, Joseph refuses and flees, but is falsely accused of assault … Continue reading →

We see in this episode that sometime after Joseph’s dreams, his brothers went to pasture their father’s flocks, but Joseph didn’t go with them. When Jacob sends Joseph to check on them, they mock him as “this dreamer,” strip off … Continue reading →

The life of Joseph was filled with detours, as he experienced many unexpected twists and turns—and stopping, waiting, and starting again. God’s sovereign plan for Joseph’s life twice took him from riches to rags and then rags back to riches. … Continue reading →

You’re sure to be disappointed if you’re looking for perfect pastors or spiritual leaders—there are none. Perfection is not the standard to measure against for anyone in the church, but rather spiritual growth, Christlikeness, and godliness. This episode examines 1 … Continue reading →