Genesis 40 Bible Study - Joseph in Prison with the Baker and Cupbearer?

This week we look at the story of Joseph. We start by recapping his life to this point (Gen 37-39) then we dive into Joseph being thrown into prison, where “The Lord was with Joseph” and he prospered. This week we look again at this question of how we as believers are called to respond to adversity.

Outline:
1:34 - Who is Joseph - Recap of Gen 37-39.
2:25 - Gen 37:4-11 - A dreamer hated by his brothers.
4:55 - Gen 37:14 - Did God step in?
8:15 - Gen 39 - Potiphar & his wife. God was w/ Joseph.
12:36 - Genesis 40
16:31 - the Lord was w/ Joseph
18:45 - The prison
19:11 - The Baker & Cupbearer
22:00 - Joseph does everything unto the Lord
23:45 - “Lift up your head” - Strongs H5375 - נָשָׂא “Naw Saw” to lift up, to be taken away, to carry,
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25:03 - what's the point?
26:47 - Joseph is an example for us. Application.
36:57 - closing questions:
How should a believer respond to adversity? Why?
In what ways is Joseph an example for all Christian leaders today?
Does God still speak through dreams today?

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Books referenced:
Longman, Tremper III, The Expositor's Bible Commentary Rev Ed Vol 1, Genesis - Leviticus, Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2008.
https://www.christianbook.com/genesis-leviticus-revised-expositors-bible-commentary/9780310230823/pd/230823?event=ESRCG

Anders, Max, Holman Old Testament Commentary, Genesis. Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2002.
https://www.christianbook.com/genesis-holman-old-testament-commentary/kenneth-gangel/9780805494617/pd/94614?product_redirect=1&Ntt=Anders,%20Max,%20Holman%20Old%20Testament%20Commentary,%20Genesis.%20Nashville:%20B&H%20Publishing,%202002.&item_code=&ps_exit=RETURN|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCG