“But the Lord Was With Joseph”
(Genesis 39)

1. Be on guard when things are going well! (Genesis 39:1-6; 1 Corinthians 10:12)
2. In times of temptation remember who you are. (Genesis 39:7-11; 1 Corinthians 6:19)
3. When you are tempted, act quickly. (Genesis 39:12; 1 Corinthians 6:18, 10:13; 2 Timothy 2:22)
4. When you do the right thing, don’t expect to be rewarded. (Genesis 39:13- 20; John 15:20)
5. When you do what is right, God will honor you. (Genesis 39:21-23; Matthew 25:23)

Application:

Explore your identity in Christ through the following Scriptures: Ezekiel 11:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Peter 1:4; Romans 6:4, 8:1,37, 12:5; Ephesians 1:3, 2:5.

Read about the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11.