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God's Promise Family — one bright star over a dark, empty ridge at night

Joseph stands before PharaohGenesis 41:14-40Length: Long

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this show me about God?

    • Joseph tells Pharaoh, "I cannot do it, but God will give the answer." What does that show about God — and about Joseph?

  2. What does it show me about people — and about me?

    • Joseph does right for years in prison before anybody notices. What does that teach you about doing right when nobody is watching?

  3. What will I obey this week?

    • What is one thing you will do well this week even if nobody notices?

  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who could you give the credit to this week instead of keeping it for yourself?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

God, Joseph could have taken the credit, and he gave it to you instead. Thank you for using him after all those years of waiting. Help me tell the truth about where good things come from.