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Read Genesis 39 (Potiphar and Wife)
Joseph, based on his dreams, expected great things in his life. How did this event look in comparison?
Have you ever expected great things to happen and see events crumble around you? How did you respond?
Why do you think God allowed these trials to happen to Joseph?
What methods does Potiphar's wife use to attempt to seduce Joseph? (39:7,10,12)
How does he counter each one?
Does Potiphar believe his wife? What clues in the text help answer that question?
Where do you see Jesus in this narrative?
Read Genesis 40 (Dreams: The Cupbearer and the Baker)
Why do you think Joseph asked to interpret their dreams? (40:8)
How do you understand the cupbearer forgetting Joseph? (40:23)
What significance do you give to dreams?
Where do you see Jesus in this narrative? Distributed by Tubemogul.
