Genesis 39:11-18
A conversation about Joseph and Potiphar’s wife’s character, Joseph’s reaction to temptation, and what God tells us about temptations.
How Can I Do This Great Wickedness and Sin Against God?
Genesis 39: 6-12
6 - Potiphar left everything in Joseph’s care. Potiphar didn’t even know all the wealth he had, but he was able to enjoy it because he trusted Joseph.
9 - Joseph knew that a physical relationship with Potiphar’s wife would be a sin against God and a great wickedness.
12 - Joseph ran away from temptation
God's Grace Making Hands to Prosper
Genesis 39:1-5
1 - Joseph gets put into Potiphar’s command
2 - Joseph was prosperous. Potiphar was prosperous.
3 - Joseph was blessed even in a bad situation
4 - Joseph was the overseer of Potiphar’s house. Potiphar showed Joseph grace.
Our Practice Proves We Need God's Redeeming Grace, Part Two
Genesis 38:20-31
A discussion of Judah’s character
Tamar’s reasonings
Tamar’s twins: Pharez and Zarah
Our Practice Proves We Need God's Redeeming Grace
A discussion on Genesis 38: 12-23.
What Proves More Than Anything We're Sinners?
Genesis 38:1-30
Discussion of the end of Genesis 37
Discussion of the beginning of Genesis 38
Why is this chapter here?
What was Jacob like?
Joseph. Beloved, Hated, Rejected, Conspired Against and a Blessing to All, part three
Genesis 37: 17-28
17 - Joseph heads to Dothan where his brothers went to feed the sheep
20 - The brothers see Joseph coming. They are filled with hatred towards Joseph. They want to kill him. Reuben and Judah are the two brothers that end up saving his life.
23 - The brothers stripped Joseph out of his coat of many colors. They cast him into a pit.
25 - The brothers see the Ishmaelites coming and they decide to sell him.
28 - Joseph was sold for 20 pieces of silver.
Matthew 26:15 - Jesus was also sold for silver, 30 pieces
Joseph. Beloved, Hated, Rejected, Conspired Against and A Blessing to All
Genesis 37: 12-22
Characteristics of Joseph’s brothers:
sinful, filled with hate, liars, murders
Characteristics of Joseph:
stood alone, made right choices, obedient
12- the brothers are supposed to be at Shechem
13-14: Jacob sends Joseph to check on his brothers
15-17: A man tells Joseph that the brothers took the sheep to Dothan
Joseph. Beloved, Hated, Rejected, Conspired Against and A Blessing to All
Genesis 37: 5-11
5_ In OT there was dreams, visions, prophets, and oral tradition because the Word of God was incomplete
Joseph’s dreams were prophetic
6-7: The dream conveyed that one day they are going to bow down to him
8: Joseph’s brothers hated him because of these dreams
9-11: Joseph’s second dream also consisted of him being over his parents too
Joseph. Beloved, Hated, Rejected, Conspired Against and A Blessing to All
Genesis 37: 5-11
5_ In OT there was dreams, visions, prophets, and oral tradition because the Word of God was incomplete
Joseph’s dreams were prophetic
6-7: The dream conveyed that one day they are going to bow down to him
8: Joseph’s brothers hated him because of these dreams
9-11: Joseph’s second dream also consisted of him being over his parents too
Joseph
Genesis 37:1-3
Who Was Esau? Part Three
Acts 15: 14-21
vs. 16 refers to Amos 9:11-15
God has called Gentiles (heathens) to be saved, including people from the land of Edom
Malachi 1:1-3 God states that He hates Edom
Isaiah 21:11-12 - Seir is the capital of Edom (Dumah)
Isaiah 34:4-8 - States the future of Edom (Idumea).
Isaiah 63:1-6 - States the future of Edom
Jeremiah 9:25-26 - Edom, as well as Israel, will be judged for their unbelief
Amos 1:11-12 Lists Edom’s sins
Obadiah Lists Edoms sins and God’s judgement
Who was Esau? Part Two
Hebrews 12:14-17, Genesis 36
Esau wasn’t chosen for eternal life or death. God uses the word chosen in reference to Esau’s birthright.
The genealogy of Esau proves that God blessed Esau with a lot of children. Plus God gave him land and riches.
Genesis 36: 11-19: Esau’s grandsons became Dukes or Chiefs
20-21, 29-30: Seir’s sons became Horite Dukes
31-39: Edom had kings before Israel did.
40-43: These verses list the Dukes that came to Esau/Edom
Who was Esau? Part One
Amos 9:11-15, Genesis 36
Amos 9:11 - Is the Davidic Kingdom still in place at this time? No
The tabernacle and Kingdom spoken of in this verse is Jesus’ Kingdom that will be in Jerusalem.
Amos 9:12 - Edom’s remnant that believe in God will be present in the Jesus’ Kingdom.
A discussion continues that follows the Edomites through the books of the Old Testament.
A Peek at God's Blessing on Esau
Genesis 36:1-43
Hebrews 11:20
Why did God place Esau’s genealogy in the Bible?
1. So we remember the God knows and remembers every person whether they are chosen, saved, or not.
2. So we can look at their names and see where they settled.
Hebrews 11:20 - Isaac blessed both Jacob and Esau
Hebrews 12:15-16 - Esau sold his birthright
Esau’s blessing is similar to Ishmaels. Protection, land, and ultimately salvation.
Genesis 36:1-5 - Esau’s wives
Genesis 36:6-10 - Esau’s family moves to Mt. Seir
Genesis 33:9 - God has blessed Esau despite him selling his birthright.
How was the Abrahamic Covenant beneficial to Esau? Genesis 12:3: In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. God’s grace extends to everyone.
Esau and His Edomite Family of Nations
Genesis 36:9-14
A discussion about the lineage of Esau/Edom
The Land and the Blessing
Genesis 36:1-8
Death and Life Go On, Part Three
Genesis 35: 27-29
27 - Jacob comes to the city of Hebron
28 - Isaac is 180 years old when he dies
29 - Jacob and Esau bury their father, Isaac
Death and Life Go On Part Two
Genesis : 23-29
Conversation on the land inheritance to the sons of Jacob.
Issachar - a son of Leah, mentioned 43 times in the Bible.
Zebulun - a son of Leah, mentioned 45 times
Joseph - a son of Rachel. His name means Jehovah has been added.
Benjamin - a son of Rachel. His name means Son of my Right Hand.
Dan - A son of Bilhah. Name means Judge. Mentioned 71 times.
Naphtali - A son of Bilhah. Name means Wrestling
Gad - A son of Zilpah. Name means Troop. Mentioned 70 times
Asher - A son of Zilpah. Mentioned 43 times
Death and Life Go On
Genesis 35: 16-29
A conversation on death and grief.
A conversation on God’s Covenants and Dispensations.
A conversation on what happens to our soul and spirit after death.
A conversation about cremation vs. burial.
16-18: Jacob traveled from Bethel (House of God) to Ephrath (Bethlehem)
Rachel gives birth to Benoni (Son of my sorrow). Jacob changes his name to Benjamin (Son of my right hand)
19-20: Jacob sets up a pillar to mark where Rachel is buried