Day 13-- The Beginning of Joseph's Story

Day 13 :37-39

Main People:

Sons of Jacob, Joseph, Reuban, Judah, Tamar, Potiphar, Potiphar’s wife

Key Points:

*Joseph was a bit of a tattle tale.

*Don’t be jealous of what others have

*Don’t love one kid more than the rest.

*Don’t boast over things you have.

*So…. It’s okay for Judah to USE a prostitute, but not for his daughter-in-law to be one…

*And then, there’s the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. Ole Potiphar’s wife thought her servant Joseph was hot stuff. Potiphar trusted Joseph with everything and Joseph didn’t want to ruin that. His wife accused him of attempted rape. Joseph ended up in prison, but it was exactly where God needed him to be.

Verses that Jumped Out at Me:

37:22—Reuban was the only brother not wanting to kill Joseph. He was going to get him out of the wel.

37:32—The brothers mentioned ‘your’ son to Jacob. YOUR… Sarcastic, much? ;)

Question:

What two things did Tamar take from Judah to prove he has slept with her?

Tomorrow’s Reading: Genesis 40-42

*To find the reading plan I’m doing, click on the “Our Reading Plan for 2013” tab.

*On January 31^st, I’ll have a giveaway (I’m doing this at the end of every month). It will have to do with the reading (so I hope you’re keeping up ;) ) This month’s prize is an ebook copy of my book CROSSING THE DEEP and a $5 Amazon Gift Card

~Kelly