Genesis 39:1-20
Genesis(20) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(4) series)
by Glen Osborn(133) on April 28, 2024 (Worship Service(145))
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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.