Joseph had:
1. Family/friend betrayal (37:20, 28)
2. Restrictions.... Slave (37:36)
3. False accusations (39:14-17)
4. Abandonment (39:19-20)
Since Joseph knew that God was with him (39:21-23), he was able to:
1. Open his eyes to those around him (40:1-7)
2. Close his eyes to his own situation (40:14-15)
3. Focus his eyes upon the Lord (40:8-13, 16-23)
Behind Bars
Genesis 39:21 - 40:23
October 15, 2017 • Kevin Spence
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