Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 27, 2019

“Armed Resistance”   Genesis 39:1-23   Bible Study   01/27/19

This morning, as we continue our focus on the life of Joseph, we will examine his experience and triumph over temptation at a particularly vulnerable time in his life. His encounter with Mrs. Potiphar demonstrates that only a superior satisfaction in God can arm one against the assault of the ticking bomb of temptation.

1. Blessed with God’s Presence 1-6a

• continuation from 37:36
• the LORD’S presence with Joseph
• favor in the sight of Potiphar

2. Propositioned by Mrs. Potiphar 6b-10

• Joseph’s form and appearance: away/advancing/attractive
• proposition and refusal
• Joseph’s perspective
• the persistence of Mrs. Potiphar: powerful/punctual/persistent

3. Falsely Accused 11-18

• the problem intensified
• Joseph flees
• Mrs. Potiphar accuses

4. Imprisoned but Not Abandoned 19-23

• Potiphar’s anger
• Joseph imprisoned: elevation/temptation/incarceration
• the LORD’S presence with Joseph

5. So What?

• When assaulted by the ticking bomb of temptation, arm yourself with a superior satisfaction in God.
• “The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks.” (M. Henry)
• “Jesus is all the world to me, and true to Him I’ll be; Oh, how could I this Friend deny, when He’s so true to me…” (W. Thompson)