Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for May 5, 2024

But the Lord Was with Joseph

Genesis 39:1-23

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 an awareness of God’s presence and a superior satisfaction in Him.
• “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)