Text – Genesis 37:1-11

Introduction – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

God’s Providence - How God’s sovereignty works all things for His purposes

The Covenant Series

Genesis 15:13-14

The Family

Genesis 37:1-4

The Dreams

Genesis 37:5-11

Dream 1 – The sheafs of grain

Dream 2 – The sun, moon and stars

Betrayal

Genesis 37:12-36

Potiphar’s Wife

Genesis 39

The Prisoners Dreams

Genesis 40

What About Us?

How does the story of Joseph intersect with our lives?

Matthew 1:22-23 – Immanuel

Christ in this story

Application

God is with us

Our lives will be filled with trials

God is sovereign and in control of everything

Joy in the trials – James 1:2-4

Community Group Questions:

-Did you learn anything new about the Joseph story?

-How does Joseph point forward to Jesus?

-How would you define providence in your own words?

-Discuss what the Bible teaches about providence.

-Do you believe God is involved and guides your life? Why or why not?