Genesis 39:1-20

Genesis(35) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(19) series)
by Glen Osborn(162) on April 28, 2024 (Worship Service(175))

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Small Group Questions​​  ​​ ​​​​ ​​ April​​ 28, 2024

Spirit Led Self-Control

Genesis 39:1-20

 

  • Have you​​ known of someone in Christian ministry who has fallen because of​​ sexual sin? ​​ What do you think was the cause?

  • Read Genesis 39:1-20. ​​ What was the key to Joseph’s success​​ as a slave in Potiphar’s house? ​​ What things would have been hard for Joseph in this situation and how did he overcome them?

  • What was the temptation that Joseph faced? ​​ How did he resist it? ​​ Read​​ 2 Timothy 2:22.

  • What would be the normal response of a young man in his position? ​​ Why was Joseph different?

  • How did Potiphar’s wife react to his refusal? ​​ What did Potiphar do? ​​ What are your thoughts​​ regarding the situation shown here that not giving in to temptation results in​​ more difficulties of Joseph?

  • Read 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. ​​ What is the guidance here in regards to resisting temptation? ​​ How can you apply this in life?

  • Read James 1:12. ​​ What are the promises to those who​​ have victory over temptation? ​​ How do we get back on track if we do fail? (1 John 1:9)

  • Read James:14-15. ​​ Where does temptation come from and what are it’s results? ​​ How can you be ready when temptation comes? ​​ (See Ephesians​​ 6:13-18)

  • Prayer

  • Pray as Jesus told us, “Lead us not into temptation.”

  • Pray​​ for restoration​​ for those who have fallen.

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