An Obedient Servant

I. AN ACCOUNT OF HISTORY

1. Prospered by God in Potiphar's House, vv1-2

2. Promoted by Potiphar, vv3-6

3. Persistent in Stewardship, vv7-10

4. Persecuted with Lies, vv11-19

5. Prospered by God in Prison, vv20-23

II. AN ALLEGORY OF HIS STORY

1. 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 King

2. Christ 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

1. Be Not Many Masters, Jas 3.1 (John 10.7-18)
   -Exalted heart, pride
   -Divided heart, covetousness
   -Defiant heart, adultery
   -Devoted heart, Christ crucified

2. All Authority is Given unto Christ, Matt 28.18
   -Atoning Death, His grace
   -Absolute Authority, His sovereignty
   -Abiding Love, Our responsibility