The Life of Joseph – From the Pit to
the Palace
• Genesis 37–50
• “You meant evil against me, but God meant it
for good…” (Genesis 50:20)
Introduction
• Joseph’s story spans 13 chapters in Genesis.
• Key themes: betrayal, perseverance, favor, and
purpose.
Joseph’s Background
• Son of Jacob and Rachel
• 11th of 12 brothers
• Favored with a coat of many colors (Gen 37:3)
Joseph’s Dreams
• Genesis 37:5–11
• Dreams of greatness
• Sheaves and stars bowing down
Hatred from Brothers
• Genesis 37:4, 8
• Jealousy and resentment grow
• They plot to harm him
Thrown Into the Pit
• Genesis 37:18–24
• Brothers seize him
• Strip him of his coat
• Throw him into a pit
Sold into Slavery
• Genesis 37:25–28
• Sold to Ishmaelites for 20 shekels of silver
• Taken to Egypt
Jacob is Deceived
• Genesis 37:31–35
• Coat dipped in goat’s blood
• Jacob mourns deeply
Joseph in Potiphar’s House
• Genesis 39:1–6
• Finds favor
• Put in charge of household
Temptation and Integrity
• Genesis 39:7–12
• Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him
• Joseph refuses and flees
Falsely Accused
• Genesis 39:13–20
• Potiphar’s wife lies
• Joseph is imprisoned
Joseph in Prison
• Genesis 39:21–23
• Finds favor with the warden
• Put in charge of prisoners
Interprets Prisoners’ Dreams
• Genesis 40:1–23
• Interprets dreams of butler and baker
• Predictions come true
Forgotten in Prison
• Genesis 40:23
• The butler forgets Joseph for two years
Pharaoh’s Dreams
• Genesis 41:1–8
• Seven fat and thin cows
• Seven healthy and scorched ears of grain
Joseph is Remembered
• Genesis 41:9–14
• The butler remembers Joseph
• Joseph is brought before Pharaoh
Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
• Genesis 41:15–32
• Seven years of plenty, seven years of famine
• God reveals the meaning
Promotion to Power
• Genesis 41:33–46
• Appointed Governor of Egypt
• Given authority and honor
Years of Plenty
• Genesis 41:47–49
• Joseph stores grain abundantly
Years of Famine Begin
• Genesis 41:53–57
• Famine spreads to all lands
• People come to Egypt for food
Brothers Come to Egypt
• Genesis 42:1–7
• Joseph recognizes them, they don’t recognize
him
Testing the Brothers
• Genesis 42:8–28
• Accuses them of being spies
• Demands Benjamin be brought
Return with Benjamin
• Genesis 43:1–34
• Brothers return with Benjamin
• Joseph’s emotions stir
The Silver Cup Test
• Genesis 44:1–34
• Joseph hides cup in Benjamin’s sack
• Tests their loyalty
Joseph Reveals Himself
• Genesis 45:1–15
• Embraces his brothers
• Says God sent him ahead to preserve life
Jacob Learns Joseph Lives
• Genesis 45:25–28
• Revives Jacob’s spirit
Journey to Egypt
• Genesis 46:1–7
• Jacob moves entire family to Egypt
Settlement in Goshen
• Genesis 47:1–12
• Pharaoh welcomes them
• Joseph provides land and food
Joseph’s Leadership During Famine
• Genesis 47:13–26
• Manages grain, acquires land for Pharaoh
Jacob Blesses His Sons
• Genesis 49:1–28
• Prophetic blessings over each son
Joseph’s Legacy
• Genesis 50:15–26
• He forgives his brothers again
• Dies in faith, looking to God’s promise
