The Story Of Joseph In The Bible
Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel, one of the twelve sons of Israel who went down to Egypt with his family. He was a man of two dreams: one dream came true, while the other remained locked within him until it finally came out years later. As a young man, he had a prophetic vision that he would rule over all his brothers–and this prophecy came true when they all bowed down before him as king. However, there were many twists and turns along Joseph’s path from boyhood to kingship; along the way he suffered greatly but also found love in unexpected places.
Joseph was a man of two dreams.
Joseph was a man of two dreams.
The first dream was about the sun, moon and stars, which he told to his brothers who then sold him into slavery because they believed it meant that he would rule over them. The second dream was about sheaves of grain, which predicted seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine in Egypt. Joseph advised his brothers to store grain during the good years so they could survive through the bad ones; this wisdom saved not just their lives but also those of all Egyptians when famine came upon them later on in Joseph’s life.
Joseph’s father favored him over his other sons.
Joseph was the favorite son of Jacob. Joseph was also the son of Rachel, Jacob’s favorite wife. The Bible says that Joseph was the only son of Rachel to survive.
In fact, Jacob loved Joseph so much that he made him a coat of many colors—a special garment worn by kings and other important people in those days—and gave it to him as an expression of his love for the boy.
The story you’re about to read is one example from your Bible (Genesis 37-50) showing how God used Joseph’s character to accomplish His purposes in Israel at that time.
Joseph became a prophet.
Joseph became a prophet. The Pharaoh had dreams, and Joseph told him what they meant. He was made second in command in Egypt. And he interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams. How did he do this? By hearing God’s voice, who told him what the dreams meant! Because of this ability, his brothers were jealous of him because they couldn’t hear God like he could!
Joseph experienced heartache and betrayal when his brothers sold him into slavery.
Joseph experienced heartache and betrayal when his brothers sold him into slavery. The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob in the Bible, is full of intrigue. It starts with his brothers being jealous of him because he had so many dreams and visions. The jealousy turned to hatred as his brothers plotted ways to kill their older brother before they were forced to leave Canaan for Egypt by famine. In one act of evil and treachery, they sold Joseph as a slave for 20 pieces of silver. His siblings also took all that Joseph owned so there would be no trace left behind when he was gone from them forever.
He went to prison but prospered there, surviving on the strength of his faith in God.
Joseph was thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit. He was accused of trying to seduce the wife of a man who had been falsely accused of theft. While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of two prisoners and the Pharaoh himself. He prospered so well there that the Pharaoh put him in charge over all Egypt, which was an incredible honor at the time.
It is easy to get caught up in your own problems and forget how blessed you are. Take some time today and think about what’s going right with your life instead of focusing on what isn’t working out as planned.
He was freed when Pharaoh needed a dream interpreter.
Joseph was freed when Pharaoh needed a dream interpreter.
In the Book of Genesis, Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers and sent to Egypt. He is taken in by Potiphar, who makes him overseer of his household. The Bible says that one day while bathing in the river, Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him and he refused her advances. Her husband then threw him into prison as punishment for not taking advantage of her advances. While in prison, Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams as meaning there would be seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41-42). He advised Pharaoh to build up Egypt’s food supplies during the good years so they would not starve during the bad years like their ancestors had done centuries earlier (Genesis 41:1-32).
This is where he first met his brothers, who had come to Egypt seeking food during a famine.
When Joseph was 17 years old, his brothers were jealous of him because he was a handsome young man and had been given special privileges by their father.
When his brothers saw how much he loved and respected his father, they decided that they wanted to get rid of him. They sold him as a slave to some traders who were going down to Egypt.
When Joseph’s brothers came back home to Canaan after selling him into slavery, there was a famine in Canaan so they went down to Egypt looking for food. There they met Pharaoh and told him what happened with their brother Joseph. Pharaoh forgave them for what they did, allowing them to stay and live in Egypt if it wasn’t too much trouble for the Egyptians people (Genesis 45:5-6).
Pharaoh forgave them and invited them to live in Egypt with their wives and children, promising to take care of everyone in return for their loyalty.
Pharaoh forgave them and invited them to live in Egypt with their wives and children, promising to take care of everyone in return for their loyalty.
Pharaoh was a good man and was merciful to his brothers. He was also a fair ruler who treated all his subjects fairly.
The story of Joseph teaches us about forgiveness and redemption.
As you read this story, you’ll see that Joseph’s life was filled with pain and suffering. In his youth, his brothers sold him into slavery. Years later, they had to apologize for their actions and ask for forgiveness from the same man they wronged so many years ago. The Bible is full of stories which teach us about forgiveness; this one is no exception!
Joseph’s story also teaches us about redemption – when God called Joseph back from slavery in Egypt and made him a ruler over all Egypt, his life was redeemed by God’s mercy shown toward him (Genesis 50:20). Redemption means that someone has been rescued or purchased back from danger or evil by another person or group (Exodus 21:28). It’s an act of mercy and grace made possible through Jesus Christ–the ultimate Redeemer who died on the cross so we could be reconciled back into relationship with God (1 Corinthians 1:30)!
The story of Joseph is a powerful tale of redemption, forgiveness, and faith. It shows us how God can use the most difficult circumstances to make us stronger and more faithful in Him. It also teaches us about forgiveness by showing us that even though we may have hurt others in our lives, we can still find peace with them if we’re willing to let go