Introduction
Joseph has problems in Egypt.
Questions
1. Why was Joseph prosperous in Potiphar's house?
v 2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. ...
2. Why did Joseph resist the advances of Potiphar's wife?
v 9 " ... How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
3. In prison, what was Joseph in charge of?
v 22 The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 6 Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard. God blesses Joseph in Potiphar’s house where he is put in charge of everything
- v 7 to 18 Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him, but he resists. She then unjustly accuses him of rape.
- v 19 to 23 Potiphar puts Joseph in prison where he finds favour with the prison keeper