Lesson: Joseph & His Choices

Session 3

Scripture Reading

Introduction: The Background

Joseph's situation made him vulnerable to temptation.

1. Joseph was _______________ from family and friends.
2. Joseph was probably lonely and _______________.
3. Joseph's righteousness had brought little _____________.
4. Joseph was both ________________ and _________________.
5. A powerful woman made repeated attempts to _____________ Joseph.

1. Joseph's Response — Genesis 39:8–12

   • Joseph said "No!" and knew _________.
   • Joseph refused to ______________ those who trusted him. (v.8)
   • Joseph ______________ on what he had rather than what he could not have. (v.9)
   • Joseph recognized that all sin is ultimately against ____________. (v.9)
   • Joseph established clear _________________. (v.10)
   • Joseph knew when to _____________ and when to ___________. (vv.11–12)

2. The Outcome — Genesis 39:13–20a

   • Potiphar's wife falsely ____________ Joseph of sexual assault. (vv.13–18)
   • Potiphar believed her lies and became very _____________. (v.19)
   • Potiphar had Joseph put in _____________. (v.20)

3. The Perspective

   Even though Joseph experienced:

   • Unfulfilled desires
   • False accusation
   • Ruined reputation
   • Unjust imprisonment

   He chose to cling to his trust in ________ in spite of his _____________________.

Conclusion: Why would God allow all these detours?

• Because God cares more about the ___________________ of the dreamer than He cares about the ___________________ of the dream.

Our Response

1. Joseph's ___________________ made him vulnerable to temptation. What circumstances in your life make sexual immorality attractive to you?
2. What ________________ do you currently have in place? What other boundaries do you need to establish?
3. What circumstances tempt you to ________________ your trust in God?
4. How can you ______________ your trust in God in spite of your circumstances?