Joseph and his multifaceted yarn

For most of this week we have been camped out in the remarkably multifaceted story of Joseph. What do I mean by multifaceted?

If you read Joseph’s story for its literary value, it may arguably be the most brilliant example of character development ever written- we literally see him morph from being a spoiled young braggart into a man of impeccable character.

If you read it for motivational purposes, Joseph’s story is one of the great lessons of perseverance ever recorded. Against all odds he not only survives some of the most grueling circumstances anybody could ever face, but he thrives in those environments.

If you read Joseph’s story for its dramatic value – it is filled with sensuality, jealousy, abandonment, vengeance, power even human trafficking. Joseph’s demonstration of integrity, reliability and spiritual maturity in the midst of all this drama turns what should have been a R rated movie into a G rated movie.

If you read Joseph’s story for its inspirational content (of course every facet of his story is inspirational) you get a front row glimpse into the life of a man who never forgot his God and a God who never forgot his man.

Which facet(s) of Joseph’s story were particularly compelling to you? Why?
Was it easier for you to relate to Joseph’s circumstances or his example? Why?
What are other insights have you gained from reading Josephs story?


Oh yeah…don’t forget, we will be spending the next 4 weeks seeing how all the of the above plays out in the work place as we continue our Sunday Morning teaching series - work.life