Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for April 28, 2024

Let’s See What Becomes of His Dreams

Genesis 37:1-36

1. The LORD selects Joseph (37:1-11)

• a continuing theme: the blessing of the Lord
• Joseph’s report to his father
• Joseph’s robe from his father
• Joseph’s revelation from God

2. The LORD subjects Joseph (37:12-35)

• favored son and hated brother
• dispatched by his father
• conspired against by his brothers
• Reuben’s intervention
• thrown into a pit (42:21)
• sold into slavery
• the deception of his brothers and his father’s grief

3. The LORD protects Joseph (37:36)

• preserved from death
• sold in Egypt to Potiphar
• imprisoned but later promoted (39:20-21 and 41:44)

4. So What?

• Because the Lord is sovereign and merciful, you can trust him in life’s lows and highs.
• NT commentary and connection to Christ (Acts 7:9-16)
• Remember that the Lord is never a victim of circumstances.
• “The Lord hath promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.” (J. Newton, 1779)