man

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The two main lessons:

Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in

;

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will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”

1. Live a life of
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2. God will
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   it in His time

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Joseph … so far (Genesis 37-40):
- awkward pain of a dysfunctional family
- resentment and hatred of his brothers
- terror of imminent death
- shock of absolution separation
- humiliation of slavery
- joy of recognition
- bite of slander
- cruelty and despair of hopeless imprisonment

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1. Suffering always changes us, but …
   Compare David and Joseph
2. There is a
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   in my distress
   1 Peter 4:12
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   God, not yourself
   Genesis 41:16, 33, James 4:10
4. Count on the Lord to handle your “cupbearers”
   It’s God’s job to deal with the cupbearers of your past.
   It’s your job to be faithful to a God who will not forget you.
5. When change comes slowly, don’t panic—
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6. When the reward comes, thank God without
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