FINISHING THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

GENESIS 41



Pastor Rick Jackson



I. HE HAD LEARNED TO ACCEPT GOD'S TIMING [v. 1-13]



Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.



1. The Blessing of Trouble [v. 1-8a]



2. The Bankruptcy of Godless Religion & Education [v. 8]



3. The Behavior of a Repentant Servant [v. 9-13]



II. HE HAD LEARNED TO ACCENTUATE GOD'S PROVISION [v. 14-37]



1. He Prepared to Represent the Saviour [v. 14]



2. He Plainly Presented the Saviour as Soverign [v. 15-16]



3. He Patiently Presented the Saviour's Solution [v. 17-37]



III. HE LEARNED TO ACCLIMATE HIMSELF TO GOD'S COMMISSION [v. 38-57]



1. He was given a new position [v. 38-44]



Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.



2. He was given a new family [v. 45-52]



3. He was given a new outreach [v. 53-57]