Genesis 39-42

The Story of Joseph

C. 39 Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife and when Joseph resisted the wife of Pothipar’s advances, he was accused of Rape and was imprisoned.
The Lord was with Joseph and Joseph was made in charge of those held in prison.

C. 40 Joseph interpreted the cupbearer and the baker’s dreams.

C. 41 Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.

Gen 41:39 The king said to Joseph, "God has shown you all this, so it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else.
Gen 41:40 I will put you in charge of my country, and all my people will obey your orders. Your authority will be second only to mine.
Gen 41:41 I now appoint you governor over all Egypt."

C. 42 Joseph’s brother’s

Gen 42:21 and said to one another, "Yes, now we are suffering the consequences of what we did to our brother; we saw the great trouble he was in when he begged for help, but we would not listen. That is why we are in this trouble now."
Gen 42:22 Reuben said, "I told you not to harm the boy, but you wouldn't listen. And now we are being paid back for his death."
Gen 42:23 Joseph understood what they said, but they did not know it, because they had been speaking to him through an interpreter.
Gen 42:24 Joseph left them and began to cry. When he was able to speak again, he came back, picked out Simeon, and had him tied up in front of them.

Joseph cried upon seeing his brothers. He can have his revenge on them but God’s grace in him made him forgiving and humble. He tricked his brothers so that he can see his younger brother and his father.

Joseph’s brother remembered what they did to Joseph and they were repentant.