Introduction

• Genesis 37:2-4

I can resist the lust of the flesh.

• Genesis 39:1-12 – Joseph was a young man, 17-28 years old, at this time. This was a tremendous temptation, but Joseph prevailed.
• Joseph’s reason for resisting was that he didn’t want to sin against God.
• I Timothy 4:12 – This is what God expected of young Timothy.
• I Timothy 5:2
• God doesn’t give us a pass because we’re young!
• II Peter 2:5-10
• Proverbs 1:10

I can strengthen my faith over the years of my life.

• Genesis 37:28
• Genesis 39:2, 20
• Genesis 41:15 – Joseph glorified God.
• Genesis 41:51-52
• Genesis 50:19-21
• Joseph maintained and strengthened his faith over his long life, despite all the difficulties he faced.
• Genesis 45:4-8

I can face death with peace.

• Genesis 50:22-26
• I Corinthians 15:35-49
• Joseph was a great example of how to live and how to die – trusting in the Lord.