GRACE Fellowship Church of Westerville
Genesis 39:13-20
"When Faith Is Tested"
What are we to think of Joseph’s imprisonment? I doubt he was thinking about the quality of the prison. No doubt he was thinking about how he got there. If Potiphar had investigated and was convinced that the evidence was correct he should have had Joseph killed for the offense was punishable by death. If Potiphar did not think Joseph was guilty than he should have released him or at least sent him to another post. Joseph felt this injustice from his earthly master, but did he feel an even greater injustice from God?
Genesis 39:13-20 ESV
> Why be good?
Psalm 105:18 ESV
Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
Psalm 105:18-19 ESV
James 1:2-4 ESV
1 Peter 1:7 ESV
2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV
> What can we know?
1. His suffering was not for evil he had done
Matthew 5:10-12 ESV
2. God was molding his character
1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV
3. Persecution will reveal the power of God
> Persecution is ultimately for righteousness
John 15:20-23 ESV
Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How can we be confident that “all of life’s situations” are used by God for our good?
2. When we understand the total extent of Joseph’s trials, how can this encourage us in our trials?
3. God guided the circumstances of Joseph to get him into prison. How does this sit with you? Discuss
4. Discuss the following verses. James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:7; 2 Cor. 13:5. How is your faith?
5. What can we know about Joseph that will serve us in our situations? Discuss the three points from the message.