Product Description
The life of Joseph detailed in the book of Genesis is a story of love, hate, slavery, power, and forgiveness. Although written millennia ago, it has immensely valuable lessons for Christians today. Scholar John Lennox emphasizes the major themes in the Joseph narrative--such as God's sovereignty, suffering, temptation, forgiveness, and faith--and applies them to readers at a personal level. This detailed look at Joseph's life will invite readers into a deeper trust of God in the face of suffering and hardship.
Introduction
Part 1: The Broader Context in Genesis
- The Structure of Genesis
- The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
- Isaac and His Sons
- Jacob and Family Return to the Promised Land; Meeting God and Esau
- Jacob in Shechem; the Violation of Dinah
Part 2: Joseph, His Father, and His Brothers
- Preliminary Considerations
- The Genesis of Hatred
- The Brothers’ Revenge
- Judah’s Family Life
- An Introduction to Egypt
- Joseph in the House of Potiphar
- Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
- Joseph in Prison
- Joseph’s Rise to Power
- The Path of Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Act 1
- The Nature of Forgiveness
- The Path of Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Act 2
- The Path of Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Act 3
- Israel Comes To Egypt
- The Last Days of Israel and Joseph
Appendix 1: Major Divisions of Ancient Egyptian History
General Index
Scripture Index
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