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Blessings and Trials: How God Makes Us Stronger

Part 1: Genesis 39:1-23

Part 2: Genesis 40:1-23

Introduction:

A. The Importance of These Chapters

Jeremiah 29:11

I. Through Blessings: he learned leadership and hard work (vv. 1-6)

A. Sharing God’s Blessing

Psalms 1:3

B. God’s Method (Matthew 25:21)

Psalm 91:1

Isaiah 41:10

Ephesians 6:5-8

II. Through Temptation: he learned self-discipline and control (vv. 7-12)

A. Overcoming Great Temptation

2 Timothy 2:22

Proverbs 25:28

B. Potiphar’s Response

C. “This Great Wickedness” - v. 9

D. All Sin Is Against God Himself

Psalm 51:4

Deuteronomy 25:16

Psalm 66:18

Isaiah 59:2

III. Through Trials: he learned of humiliation and compassion (vv. 13-20)

A. Enduring Injustice

John 15:2

IV. Through God’s Presence: he learned to depend more and more upon God (vv. 21-23)

A. Learning to Wait

Hebrews 6:12; 10:36

Romans 5:3–4

B. God Cares for Us

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