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.

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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

Timeline to 2000 BC