An Obedient Servant
Series Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
I. AN ACCOUNT OF HISTORY
Prospered by God in Potiphar's House, vv1-2
Promoted by Potiphar, vv3-6
Persistent in Stewardship, vv7-10
Persecuted with Lies, vv11-19
Prospered by God in Prison, vv20-23
II. AN ALLEGORY OF HIS STORY
Christ in Overview:
Ch.37, God's Eternal Plan
Ch.39, God's Obedient Servant
Ch.40, God's Gospel Messenger
Ch.41, God's Ruling KingChrist in Specifics:
Servant as Joseph, Phil 2.7
Steward as Joseph, Matt 11.27 (authority, responsibility)
Submissive as Joseph, Phil 2.8 (obedient, faithful)
Sentenced as Joseph, 2 Cor 5.21 (suffering, shame)
III. AN APPLICATION FOR HIS GLORY
Be Not Many Masters, Jas 3.1 (John 10.7-18)
-Exalted heart, pride
-Divided heart, covetousness
-Defiant heart, adultery
-Devoted heart, Christ crucifiedAll Authority is Given unto Christ, Matt 28.18
-Atoning Death, His grace
-Absolute Authority, His sovereignty
-Abiding Love, Our responsibility
Sermon ID | 116111350610 |
Duration | 42:05 |
Date | Nov 6, 2011 |
Category | Sunday - AM |
Bible Text | Genesis 39 |