1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:02,960 Speaker 1: And it came to pass after these things that his 2 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:06,880 Speaker 1: master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and she said, 3 00:00:07,400 --> 00:00:12,760 Speaker 1: lie with me Genesis thirty nine seven. Dear Lord, as 4 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:15,720 Speaker 1: I worked diligently in my life to accomplish my goals 5 00:00:15,760 --> 00:00:19,479 Speaker 1: and dreams, I thank you Lord that, because I place 6 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:24,720 Speaker 1: you first, like Joseph, everything I touch you cause to prosper. 7 00:00:26,239 --> 00:00:28,920 Speaker 1: When I am thrown into the darkness of life because 8 00:00:28,960 --> 00:00:32,120 Speaker 1: of my integrity. I thank you that even in the 9 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:37,040 Speaker 1: prison of my despair, your favor still follows me. I 10 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:40,519 Speaker 1: thank you that promotion follows me in every season of 11 00:00:40,600 --> 00:00:44,400 Speaker 1: my life. I thank you that on mountain tops and 12 00:00:44,720 --> 00:00:49,280 Speaker 1: in valley moments, your light shines through me and causes 13 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:53,200 Speaker 1: the right people to look in my direction with uncommon favor. 14 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:56,840 Speaker 1: Thank you that no matter who tries to rise up 15 00:00:56,840 --> 00:01:02,360 Speaker 1: against me, your hand never departs from my life. Therefore, 16 00:01:03,200 --> 00:01:06,440 Speaker 1: I will keep my heart pure and know that even 17 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:10,360 Speaker 1: in the roughest times of your plans for me, my family, 18 00:01:10,800 --> 00:01:19,280 Speaker 1: and my business, they'll prevail. In Jesus's name. Amen, stay 19 00:01:19,319 --> 00:01:23,000 Speaker 1: tuned to immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told 20 00:01:23,319 --> 00:01:27,200 Speaker 1: from Prey dot COM's podcast, Heroes in the Bible. 21 00:01:28,880 --> 00:01:32,600 Speaker 2: Welcome back to Heroes in the Bible. I'm Ed Young, 22 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:35,880 Speaker 2: your host for the CVS of podcasts on the life 23 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:40,360 Speaker 2: of Joseph. In our previous podcast, we learned about the 24 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:45,440 Speaker 2: devastating consequences of the favoritism Jacob showed to his son Joe. 25 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:50,480 Speaker 2: When the jealousy and hatred of Jove's brothers escalated the rage. 26 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:54,560 Speaker 2: They stripped Joseph of the coat that reminded them of 27 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:59,040 Speaker 2: his favorite position in the family and of the dreams 28 00:01:59,120 --> 00:02:03,680 Speaker 2: that suggested the brothers would one day bow down to him. 29 00:02:04,680 --> 00:02:08,080 Speaker 2: They beat him then sold him to a traveling caravan 30 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:12,280 Speaker 2: heading to Egypt. In our most recent podcast, we paused 31 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:16,040 Speaker 2: our study of Joseph I called him Joe sometimes to 32 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:20,840 Speaker 2: learn how God can work through flawed individuals like Sampson 33 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:25,800 Speaker 2: and Judah and one of Joseph's older brothers. Today we 34 00:02:25,919 --> 00:02:29,160 Speaker 2: were turned to our focus on Joseph and explore what 35 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:32,160 Speaker 2: it takes to do what's right, even when the cost 36 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:36,720 Speaker 2: of doing so is so very, very great. In the prelude, 37 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:40,480 Speaker 2: we'll see how Daniel's faithfulness to God landed him in 38 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:44,880 Speaker 2: a den of lions, and how even there God was 39 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:49,640 Speaker 2: with Daniel. Listen as we continue along the course of 40 00:02:50,080 --> 00:02:53,600 Speaker 2: joseph life, we'll learn that upon his arrival in Egypt, 41 00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:57,360 Speaker 2: he was purchased as a slave to serve the household 42 00:02:57,440 --> 00:03:02,480 Speaker 2: of a vip very influential man named Potiphar, the captain 43 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:08,640 Speaker 2: of Pharaoh's guards. Even a strange culture watch Joe far 44 00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:13,520 Speaker 2: away from home, Joseph succeeds because God is with him. 45 00:03:14,120 --> 00:03:17,920 Speaker 2: Joseph soon gains the trust of Potiphar and rises to 46 00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:23,600 Speaker 2: position of influence and responsibility, only to face the most 47 00:03:23,639 --> 00:03:29,840 Speaker 2: severe test to date, sexual temptation. Will he fall? Will 48 00:03:29,840 --> 00:03:33,520 Speaker 2: he succumb to the repeated efforts of Potiphar's wife to 49 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:38,160 Speaker 2: get Joseph to yield to her sexual advances. Let's find 50 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:45,840 Speaker 2: out if Joseph succeeds in resisting temptation and remaining faithful 51 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:47,160 Speaker 2: to God. 52 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:59,760 Speaker 3: Prelude to chapter four. There was no end to the hubris. 53 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:04,600 Speaker 3: The Persian Empire. King Darius had been persuaded into making 54 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:09,080 Speaker 3: a decree throughout the land worship him only or be 55 00:04:09,200 --> 00:04:13,720 Speaker 3: thrown into the lion's den to die. The decree was 56 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:18,320 Speaker 3: final and sealed by the king as law. Daniel, however, 57 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:22,080 Speaker 3: did not pay any attention to such laws, despite the 58 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:26,360 Speaker 3: risk of death, Daniel continued to pray three times a day. 59 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:31,640 Speaker 3: He faithfully spoke with God and interceded over the captive Israelites. 60 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:35,800 Speaker 3: He would pray for wisdom to learn the culture of Persia, 61 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:39,479 Speaker 3: endurance to work harder than the others, and humility to 62 00:04:39,520 --> 00:04:44,039 Speaker 3: pursue God with a pure heart. Daniel was a captive 63 00:04:44,080 --> 00:04:47,520 Speaker 3: in the land. However, he had gained favor with the King. 64 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:52,919 Speaker 3: God had blessed everything Daniel did, even granting him the 65 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:58,560 Speaker 3: ability to interpret dreams. Daniel was appointed as a governor 66 00:04:58,680 --> 00:05:02,839 Speaker 3: over the land and rule do it well. Everything under 67 00:05:02,839 --> 00:05:07,599 Speaker 3: his care prospered. However, there was a jealousy that brewed 68 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:11,839 Speaker 3: amongst the other governors. As Daniel prayed to God in 69 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:16,240 Speaker 3: his room, there was a subtle evil that lurked near 70 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:20,680 Speaker 3: his chambers. It perused the halls in the late hours, 71 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:24,919 Speaker 3: slithering like a snake in the grass. Behind the doors 72 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:29,400 Speaker 3: were the other governors. They had caught Daniel in the 73 00:05:29,440 --> 00:05:32,960 Speaker 3: act of praying to God, despite the king's orders to 74 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:38,560 Speaker 3: worship him. Only with news of this, Daniel was seized 75 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:43,880 Speaker 3: and thrown into the lion's den. Daniel stood there in 76 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:47,800 Speaker 3: the dark, prison all for doing what was right before God. 77 00:05:48,720 --> 00:05:54,320 Speaker 3: His reward for his faithfulness was a stone tomb. Daniel 78 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:58,400 Speaker 3: leaned his head against the den walls. He could hear 79 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:04,200 Speaker 3: or rumbling in the darkness. Something was coming, something fierce 80 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:09,719 Speaker 3: and dangerous. However, there would be no beast or king 81 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:15,159 Speaker 3: or evil that could ever touch the anointed of God. 82 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:25,320 Speaker 3: Chapter four, The Prison of Potiphar. Get up, slave, we'll hear. 83 00:06:26,920 --> 00:06:30,960 Speaker 3: Joseph peeked his eyes open. The slender silhouette of the 84 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:36,599 Speaker 3: slave trader hovered over him. Joseph propped himself up. The 85 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:40,039 Speaker 3: aches of sleeping on the cold ground had taken its 86 00:06:40,040 --> 00:06:44,200 Speaker 3: toll on him. For over a week now, Joseph had 87 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:48,919 Speaker 3: been tied to the back of a camel marching towards Egypt. 88 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:52,599 Speaker 3: The scorching Eastern sun had scarred his back, and his 89 00:06:52,839 --> 00:06:58,040 Speaker 3: muscular frame was deteriorating from lack of food. Joseph groaned 90 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:01,480 Speaker 3: and lifted himself up to his head. Feet they were 91 00:07:01,520 --> 00:07:06,440 Speaker 3: constantly bleeding. Sores on his feet had formed from walking 92 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:11,280 Speaker 3: on the hot desert sand. As Joseph stood, the slave 93 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:14,920 Speaker 3: trader tugged on the rope around his neck. The rope 94 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:21,000 Speaker 3: had rubbed against his skin, making it impossibly uncomfortable. Joseph 95 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:24,640 Speaker 3: hobbled behind the camel, taking in the lush and vibrant 96 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:29,640 Speaker 3: land surrounding Egypt. From the desolate desert, sprang forth a 97 00:07:29,760 --> 00:07:33,800 Speaker 3: lush and thriving city. Its gates were higher than the 98 00:07:33,880 --> 00:07:38,280 Speaker 3: hills of Canaan, and its architecture was more elaborate than 99 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:43,200 Speaker 3: anything Joseph had ever seen. Joseph looked to his left 100 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:47,080 Speaker 3: and saw prized horses being bartered on the outskirts of 101 00:07:47,080 --> 00:07:51,600 Speaker 3: the marketplace. As they walked deeper into the city, he 102 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:56,200 Speaker 3: could see the bustling economy of Egypt. Exotic animals and 103 00:07:56,280 --> 00:08:01,480 Speaker 3: strange produce laced the marketplace. Loud as it was, there 104 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:05,400 Speaker 3: was an elegance to the people there. Even the merchants 105 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:09,320 Speaker 3: carried themselves as royalty. He had heard of stories from 106 00:08:09,360 --> 00:08:13,120 Speaker 3: his father about Egypt, but none of them came close 107 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:15,600 Speaker 3: to what Joseph was seeing before his eyes. 108 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:21,880 Speaker 4: It was an entirely different world. The small caravan came 109 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:22,640 Speaker 4: to a stop. 110 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:26,400 Speaker 3: His tall and slender captor tied Joseph up to a 111 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:30,840 Speaker 3: post along the camels and entered a small tent. Joseph 112 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:36,240 Speaker 3: looked around, contemplating his escape. Joseph's studies had allowed for 113 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:40,280 Speaker 3: him to know a few words in Egyptian. He overheard 114 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,880 Speaker 3: the slave trader bartering in the tent he was about 115 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:48,040 Speaker 3: to be sold. Joseph took the ropes around his wrists 116 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:52,840 Speaker 3: and began rubbing them against the top of the post. Frantic, 117 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:57,480 Speaker 3: Joseph tugged and pulled with his teeth, desperately trying to 118 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:01,400 Speaker 3: rip free from his bonds. He looked to the tent 119 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:04,440 Speaker 3: and saw the shadows of the two men standing to 120 00:09:04,520 --> 00:09:09,000 Speaker 3: their feet. Joseph then looked at the camel beside him. 121 00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:14,040 Speaker 3: He too was tied to the same wooden post. Joseph's 122 00:09:14,080 --> 00:09:19,559 Speaker 3: eyes widened. He had an idea. Joseph took what little 123 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:22,400 Speaker 3: slack he had with the rope and used the room 124 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:24,920 Speaker 3: to pick up a small reed laying on the floor 125 00:09:24,960 --> 00:09:29,840 Speaker 3: beside him. He picked it up, wound back, and struck 126 00:09:29,880 --> 00:09:34,520 Speaker 3: the camel on the rump. Frightened, the camel jolted forward 127 00:09:34,559 --> 00:09:37,880 Speaker 3: and began running, lifting the wooden post right out of 128 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:42,920 Speaker 3: the ground. Joseph, still with rope around his wrists, ran 129 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:46,920 Speaker 3: for his life. The camel made a large enough commotion 130 00:09:47,040 --> 00:09:50,160 Speaker 3: for Joseph to go unnoticed as he ran through the 131 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:54,880 Speaker 3: citney streets. The slave trader and the buyer burst out 132 00:09:54,880 --> 00:09:59,360 Speaker 3: of the tent and saw Joseph running stop him, they yelled. 133 00:10:00,280 --> 00:10:03,920 Speaker 3: Joseph's breath was heavy in his chest. He had been 134 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:08,959 Speaker 3: without sufficient water and food for days. His legs burnt 135 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:13,200 Speaker 3: as he ran through the streets. Joseph looked behind him. 136 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:17,480 Speaker 3: Guards were on his trail. Joseph looked to his left, 137 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:23,240 Speaker 3: seeing a large hole broken into a stone wall. We 138 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:28,760 Speaker 3: can't fit him there, but I canneth, he thought quickly. 139 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:32,320 Speaker 3: Joseph pivoted his stride and leaked for the wall's opening. 140 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:36,720 Speaker 3: He made it through without a scratch, loosing the guards 141 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:40,720 Speaker 3: in the process. Joseph took a moment to catch his 142 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:45,560 Speaker 3: breath and analyze his surroundings. To his right was a well, 143 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:49,200 Speaker 3: and to his left was a small pool where a 144 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:54,200 Speaker 3: few Egyptian women were playing with their children. Joseph stood 145 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:59,719 Speaker 3: up tall, doing his best to look inconspicuous. However, the 146 00:11:00,040 --> 00:11:04,920 Speaker 3: rope was still secure firmly around his wrists. Joseph waited 147 00:11:04,960 --> 00:11:08,520 Speaker 3: for the people to look away, then ran towards the well. 148 00:11:09,400 --> 00:11:13,000 Speaker 3: He leaned forward over the well's edge, lapping with his 149 00:11:13,120 --> 00:11:18,080 Speaker 3: face in the water. Joseph celebrated for a brief moment. 150 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:22,680 Speaker 3: He hadn't had water in over a day. However, his 151 00:11:22,960 --> 00:11:27,079 Speaker 3: joy was short lived. As his face was dipped into 152 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:30,040 Speaker 3: the well. He could feel a hand on the back 153 00:11:30,080 --> 00:11:34,280 Speaker 3: of his head, forcing it down into the water. Joseph 154 00:11:34,440 --> 00:11:39,079 Speaker 3: kicked and yelled, but it was no use. The man's 155 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:43,160 Speaker 3: hands were set firmly over his neck and head, keeping 156 00:11:43,240 --> 00:11:49,480 Speaker 3: him down. Joseph's squirms became less animated as he slowly 157 00:11:49,520 --> 00:11:54,840 Speaker 3: began to lose oxygen. As his eyes began to grow dim. 158 00:11:55,200 --> 00:11:58,520 Speaker 3: He was released from the water and thrown onto the ground. 159 00:11:59,640 --> 00:12:04,320 Speaker 4: Joseph coughed up water on impact and keeled over desperately 160 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:05,840 Speaker 4: trying to catch his breath. 161 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:10,320 Speaker 3: Before he could compose himself, he was kicked in the ribs. 162 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:15,800 Speaker 3: Joseph lay there holding his side, questioning his decision to run. 163 00:12:17,200 --> 00:12:21,640 Speaker 3: This is where they kill me, Joseph thought. He looked 164 00:12:21,679 --> 00:12:24,960 Speaker 3: up to see the man who had captured him. He 165 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,559 Speaker 3: stood taller than most of the Egyptians he had seen 166 00:12:27,679 --> 00:12:32,480 Speaker 3: thus far. He was an older man, no younger than fifty, 167 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:38,240 Speaker 3: but well built and broad shouldered. An immaculate breastplate was 168 00:12:38,320 --> 00:12:41,760 Speaker 3: strapped securely to his bare chest, and he was wearing 169 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:46,440 Speaker 3: a head dress that signified some sort of authority. Like 170 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:50,560 Speaker 3: most Egyptians, he was clean shaven and wore a fine 171 00:12:50,559 --> 00:12:55,079 Speaker 3: linen garment around his waist. The man took Joseph by 172 00:12:55,120 --> 00:12:57,800 Speaker 3: the ropes and led him back through the tent where 173 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:02,040 Speaker 3: the slave trader had brought Joseph a river. The slender 174 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:06,760 Speaker 3: and dark slaver was securing his camel to another wooden post. 175 00:13:07,360 --> 00:13:11,920 Speaker 3: The slave trader saw Joseph sneered, then looked up at 176 00:13:11,920 --> 00:13:16,800 Speaker 3: the man who had captured him. Immediately, the Ishmaelite slave 177 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:22,040 Speaker 3: trader fell to his knees and bowed, my Lord forgive 178 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:27,160 Speaker 3: me my slave escaped as I was bartering to sell him. 179 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:31,120 Speaker 3: You may kill him if you'd like, or I can 180 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:36,600 Speaker 3: do it myself. The ishmaelite was trembling with fear. Clearly 181 00:13:36,960 --> 00:13:41,200 Speaker 3: this man had a great deal of authority. The man 182 00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:46,440 Speaker 3: looked down at Joseph. His expression was impassive. Joseph could 183 00:13:46,440 --> 00:13:48,720 Speaker 3: not get a good read on how much trouble he 184 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:52,679 Speaker 3: was in. The man gestured to the slave trader and said, 185 00:13:53,480 --> 00:13:57,600 Speaker 3: I will buy the slave of you. Joseph was just 186 00:13:57,679 --> 00:14:01,160 Speaker 3: as surprised as the slave trader was. Us Both of 187 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:04,920 Speaker 3: them looked up at the man, unable to understand his reasoning. 188 00:14:05,920 --> 00:14:08,760 Speaker 3: I will give you fifteen shakels of silver for him, 189 00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:13,800 Speaker 3: the man said. Joseph's eyes darted to the Ishmaeli trader. 190 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:19,240 Speaker 3: That was five shackles less than what he paid his brothers. However, 191 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:24,000 Speaker 3: the slaver was too frightened to argue. As you wish, Potiphar, 192 00:14:25,160 --> 00:14:29,880 Speaker 3: the slave trader said, with a submissive tone. Potiphar reached 193 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:33,720 Speaker 3: behind his belt and took out fifteen shekels and gave 194 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:36,960 Speaker 3: it to the man. He then gestured for his servant, 195 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:40,760 Speaker 3: who was close by, to bring his horse. He handed 196 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:44,880 Speaker 3: the servant the rope attached to Joseph's wrists without a 197 00:14:44,880 --> 00:14:49,720 Speaker 3: word or nod. Potiphar mounted his horse and trotted away. 198 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,320 Speaker 3: The servant called for a few of the guards to 199 00:14:53,440 --> 00:14:59,200 Speaker 3: walk alongside them. I am net, the servant said in Egyptian. 200 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:04,240 Speaker 3: Joseph could only make out a few Egyptian words. He 201 00:15:04,280 --> 00:15:07,040 Speaker 3: nodded to the servant and replied to the best of 202 00:15:07,120 --> 00:15:10,960 Speaker 3: his ability. The two of them walked side by side, 203 00:15:11,280 --> 00:15:15,960 Speaker 3: with a small entourage of guards walking behind them. Ned 204 00:15:16,080 --> 00:15:20,720 Speaker 3: spoke slowly and patiently to Joseph, explaining to him who 205 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:26,160 Speaker 3: had just bought him from what Joseph could understand. Potiphar 206 00:15:26,440 --> 00:15:30,360 Speaker 3: was the captain of Pharaoh's royal guard and had authority 207 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:34,640 Speaker 3: over the security of the city. The men approached the 208 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:38,800 Speaker 3: large estate of Potiphar. On the left was a lush 209 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:43,720 Speaker 3: vineyard stretching for over half a mile. Dozens of slaves 210 00:15:43,800 --> 00:15:48,720 Speaker 3: tended to the vines, plucking, pressing, and pouring. On the 211 00:15:48,880 --> 00:15:53,080 Speaker 3: right were the stables filled with prized horses from different 212 00:15:53,120 --> 00:15:57,520 Speaker 3: parts of the world. The home's elegance was unlike anything 213 00:15:57,640 --> 00:16:02,240 Speaker 3: Joseph had ever seen before. The vast wealth of Egypt 214 00:16:02,680 --> 00:16:07,560 Speaker 3: continued to astonish him. They passed the large home and 215 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:12,520 Speaker 3: went to the slave quarters. There, Joseph was stripped down, 216 00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:17,560 Speaker 3: shaven and given a bath. They wrapped Egyptian linen around 217 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:21,480 Speaker 3: his waist and provided a head covering fit for a slave. 218 00:16:23,040 --> 00:16:26,240 Speaker 3: Net who seemed to be an overseer of the other slaves, 219 00:16:26,720 --> 00:16:30,760 Speaker 3: gave Joseph some bread and a cup of wine. It 220 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:33,720 Speaker 3: had been the first real meal he had had in 221 00:16:33,920 --> 00:16:36,880 Speaker 3: over a week. He ate it like he would never 222 00:16:36,920 --> 00:16:41,840 Speaker 3: see food again. Once he was full, Joseph was taken 223 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:46,600 Speaker 3: to the home. Ivory pillars held up the roof hanging 224 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:52,280 Speaker 3: over the large courtyard. There, being fanned by palm. Franz 225 00:16:53,120 --> 00:16:59,160 Speaker 3: sat Potifar at his desk. Lounging behind him was his wife. 226 00:16:59,200 --> 00:17:03,640 Speaker 3: She was younger and him, and incredibly beautiful and adorned 227 00:17:03,680 --> 00:17:08,800 Speaker 3: with fine jewelry, soft Egyptian linen draped over her body 228 00:17:08,960 --> 00:17:13,360 Speaker 3: as she relaxed in the shade. Joseph stood before them 229 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:18,280 Speaker 3: with his head down. Potiphar sat there, silently, reading the 230 00:17:18,320 --> 00:17:23,560 Speaker 3: documents on his desk without looking up. Potiphar spoke, saying, 231 00:17:24,800 --> 00:17:27,119 Speaker 3: as I witness in the market place, you are able 232 00:17:27,160 --> 00:17:32,320 Speaker 3: to run fast. Not only this, but you were clever 233 00:17:32,480 --> 00:17:36,520 Speaker 3: enough to escape my guards, or I would not recommend 234 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:41,040 Speaker 3: you running away again. Your talents may prove useful to me. 235 00:17:42,359 --> 00:17:45,159 Speaker 3: You will work in the vineyards and in my home. 236 00:17:46,359 --> 00:17:49,280 Speaker 3: You will do your work fast and with great care. 237 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:53,600 Speaker 3: You will clean, you will cook, and you will do 238 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:57,240 Speaker 3: anything my servants ask of you. If you do not, 239 00:17:58,480 --> 00:18:02,679 Speaker 3: I will kill or sell you. It is as simple 240 00:18:02,720 --> 00:18:08,440 Speaker 3: as that. Although Joseph did not understand everything Potiphar had said, 241 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:14,320 Speaker 3: his tone was clear. Joseph was at his mercy. Before 242 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:18,840 Speaker 3: he was a favored son of an important man. Now 243 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:22,920 Speaker 3: he was a slave. There would be no more lounging 244 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:25,679 Speaker 3: in the sun beside the stream. There would be no 245 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:29,040 Speaker 3: more half days while his brothers labored in the fields. 246 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:34,359 Speaker 3: Joseph was now a slave, and he was determined to 247 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:41,240 Speaker 3: be the best slave among them. All that night, Joseph 248 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:44,840 Speaker 3: laid awake. He peered through the window of the slave's 249 00:18:44,920 --> 00:18:48,320 Speaker 3: quarters and listened to the heavy snores of the other men. 250 00:18:49,400 --> 00:18:53,120 Speaker 3: They reminded him of his brothers. He stared up at 251 00:18:53,119 --> 00:18:56,240 Speaker 3: the stars, wondering if they were the same stars he 252 00:18:56,280 --> 00:19:02,480 Speaker 3: would gaze upon in Canaan, Canaan. To Joseph, it seemed 253 00:19:02,520 --> 00:19:07,200 Speaker 3: as far away as the stars themselves. He thought about 254 00:19:07,200 --> 00:19:10,720 Speaker 3: his mother and father. He longed to hug them again. 255 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:15,320 Speaker 3: He closed his eyes and tried to remember the smell 256 00:19:15,480 --> 00:19:19,480 Speaker 3: of fresh stew. He remembered running his hands through the 257 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:24,160 Speaker 3: ripe fields of grain beside the rolling hills. He remembered 258 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:30,680 Speaker 3: the warm embrace of his colorful coat. Then Joseph remembered 259 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:35,160 Speaker 3: his brothers. In his mind's eye, he could see their 260 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:39,960 Speaker 3: sneers of jealousy and hatred. His heart ached over what 261 00:19:40,080 --> 00:19:44,399 Speaker 3: had happened. He hated them for what they had done. 262 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:49,960 Speaker 3: Joseph turned over in his cot and wept silently. Joseph 263 00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:54,159 Speaker 3: allowed tears to flow from his face. He turned his 264 00:19:54,280 --> 00:20:01,639 Speaker 3: face towards the heavens. God, was this your plan, he whispered, 265 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:06,720 Speaker 3: Why give me dreams of prosperity only to throw me 266 00:20:06,800 --> 00:20:12,399 Speaker 3: away like this? Joseph paused and considered where he was. 267 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:16,720 Speaker 3: He was dwelling in the home of a powerful man, 268 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:21,679 Speaker 3: in the most powerful nation in the world. Perhaps the 269 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:27,320 Speaker 3: dreams God gave him were not completely lost. Joseph looked 270 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:30,960 Speaker 3: up again to heaven. The clouds were beginning to roll in, 271 00:20:31,040 --> 00:20:37,720 Speaker 3: with the breeze slightly covering the moon. Please give me 272 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:44,320 Speaker 3: favor as you did Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Although he 273 00:20:44,520 --> 00:20:48,199 Speaker 3: was now a slave, there was a deep optimism that 274 00:20:48,280 --> 00:20:53,720 Speaker 3: welled within Joseph. He knew that God's favor was upon him. 275 00:20:54,280 --> 00:20:59,639 Speaker 3: He could sense his protection and provision. He clenched his fist, 276 00:21:00,359 --> 00:21:06,760 Speaker 3: breathed in deeply, and drifted to sleep. Joseph arose early 277 00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:10,439 Speaker 3: that morning before the other slaves. The sun had not 278 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:14,000 Speaker 3: yet risen, and the coolness of mourning was a refreshing 279 00:21:14,119 --> 00:21:16,919 Speaker 3: change from the stuffy room where the slaves were kept. 280 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:21,119 Speaker 3: He greeted the guards outside the door and gestured to 281 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:25,040 Speaker 3: the basin of water with rags soaking in them. They 282 00:21:25,119 --> 00:21:28,480 Speaker 3: nodded and allowed Joseph to get an early start on 283 00:21:28,600 --> 00:21:33,080 Speaker 3: his work. Joseph took the basin into the courtyard and 284 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:37,080 Speaker 3: began to scrub the floors. He paid attention to every 285 00:21:37,119 --> 00:21:41,280 Speaker 3: detail of the floors. He scrubbed the cracks, polishing off 286 00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:45,440 Speaker 3: every square inch of the courtyard. After he was done, 287 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:49,960 Speaker 3: Joseph climbed the ivory pillars, reaching up to clean off 288 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:55,160 Speaker 3: the cobwebs that had formed in the corners. Then Joseph 289 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:58,240 Speaker 3: took some oil from the palm roots and began to 290 00:21:58,359 --> 00:22:02,879 Speaker 3: rub down Potiphar's desk. He polished the wood and paid 291 00:22:02,960 --> 00:22:08,040 Speaker 3: close attention to sand down any rough edges. Joseph had 292 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:13,480 Speaker 3: finally finished as the sun rose, Potiphar arose from his chambers. 293 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:17,680 Speaker 3: He was fully dressed, groomed, and prepared for his day. 294 00:22:18,800 --> 00:22:22,719 Speaker 3: Joseph was wringing out his rags when Potiphar entered the courtyard. 295 00:22:23,720 --> 00:22:28,640 Speaker 3: He scanned the newly polished area, then looked down at Joseph. 296 00:22:29,119 --> 00:22:33,360 Speaker 3: Joseph bowed, then picked up the empty basin and returned 297 00:22:33,359 --> 00:22:36,719 Speaker 3: to the slave's quarters. He wanted to return to the 298 00:22:36,760 --> 00:22:40,480 Speaker 3: others before they could see what he had done. Joseph 299 00:22:40,600 --> 00:22:43,480 Speaker 3: had learned his lesson from what had happened with his brothers. 300 00:22:44,359 --> 00:22:47,879 Speaker 3: If he was going to gain favor from Potifar, it 301 00:22:47,920 --> 00:22:51,640 Speaker 3: would be because he was a humble servant and hard worker. 302 00:22:52,640 --> 00:22:55,240 Speaker 3: He joined the other slaves as they began to make 303 00:22:55,280 --> 00:22:59,040 Speaker 3: their way down to the vineyard. Potiphar sat at his 304 00:22:59,200 --> 00:23:03,000 Speaker 3: desk and ran his hands across the wood. He then 305 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:06,119 Speaker 3: looked up to see Joseph leaving with the other slaves. 306 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:11,800 Speaker 3: Weeks had passed, and Joseph continued to go above and 307 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:16,120 Speaker 3: beyond his orders. When the other slaves retreated for their meal, 308 00:23:16,680 --> 00:23:19,800 Speaker 3: Joseph would remain in the vineyard, keeping tally of the 309 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:23,960 Speaker 3: vines whose branches were producing more fruit. He would keep 310 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:27,600 Speaker 3: track of their cycles and report them to the vine dresser. 311 00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:32,600 Speaker 3: Before the sun rose, while the other slaves slept, Joseph 312 00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:37,720 Speaker 3: would arise to organize Potiphar's courtyard. He would prune the plants, 313 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:42,359 Speaker 3: polish the tile, and buff his desk. All the while 314 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:46,960 Speaker 3: he would pray to God. He would pray for wisdom 315 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:50,639 Speaker 3: to learn the culture, endurance to work harder than the others, 316 00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:55,640 Speaker 3: and humility to pursue him with a pure heart. As 317 00:23:55,760 --> 00:23:59,880 Speaker 3: Joseph worked As a slave, he grew closer and closer 318 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:04,119 Speaker 3: to the God of his forefathers in his heart grew 319 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:09,240 Speaker 3: a deep love for his Lord. Although he worked under Potiphar, 320 00:24:09,440 --> 00:24:13,760 Speaker 3: he recognized that it was God he worked under, and 321 00:24:13,880 --> 00:24:19,119 Speaker 3: God granted Joseph favor in everything that he did. Potiphar 322 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:24,240 Speaker 3: took notice of Joseph's talents. He noticed Joseph's organization, eye 323 00:24:24,320 --> 00:24:29,240 Speaker 3: for detail, and work ethic. Yet there was another pair 324 00:24:29,280 --> 00:24:34,639 Speaker 3: of eyes on Joseph. Potiphar's wife would often stroll beside 325 00:24:34,680 --> 00:24:40,120 Speaker 3: the vineyards, catching glimpses of Joseph working under the hot sun. However, 326 00:24:40,240 --> 00:24:44,480 Speaker 3: Joseph's eyes never met hers. He was intent on working 327 00:24:44,600 --> 00:24:50,040 Speaker 3: and gaining favor with God and man. Three years went by, 328 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:54,280 Speaker 3: and Joseph grew stronger and filled with the spirit of God. 329 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:58,240 Speaker 3: He was diligent to learn the language and had eventually 330 00:24:58,280 --> 00:25:03,400 Speaker 3: been promoted to oversee the slaves alongside net. Joseph had 331 00:25:03,440 --> 00:25:08,000 Speaker 3: also shown an aptitude for planning the vineyard's harvest depending 332 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:12,679 Speaker 3: on seasons. He paid close attention to the weather, its patterns, 333 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:17,240 Speaker 3: and the demand for wine in the marketplace. Joseph became 334 00:25:17,320 --> 00:25:21,080 Speaker 3: beloved among the slaves and the members of Pontifar's house 335 00:25:21,200 --> 00:25:25,919 Speaker 3: felt comfortable relying on him for important tasks. It was 336 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:30,200 Speaker 3: evident to the entire household of Potiphar that Joseph had 337 00:25:30,240 --> 00:25:35,000 Speaker 3: been blessed by God. Joseph was now twenty years old. 338 00:25:35,720 --> 00:25:39,639 Speaker 3: His once prideful and arrogant demeanor had been replaced with 339 00:25:39,720 --> 00:25:44,479 Speaker 3: a strong and humble presence. He carried himself as someone 340 00:25:44,520 --> 00:25:49,119 Speaker 3: who was capable, but willing to serve instead of be served. 341 00:25:51,280 --> 00:25:55,760 Speaker 3: One morning, Joseph was buffing Pontifar's desk before sunrise, as 342 00:25:55,800 --> 00:25:59,359 Speaker 3: he had done every day for over three years. It 343 00:25:59,440 --> 00:26:02,320 Speaker 3: had become a ritual for him to organize and clean 344 00:26:02,359 --> 00:26:05,920 Speaker 3: the courtyard. It was at this time that Joseph would 345 00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:09,320 Speaker 3: pray to God, sing the ancient hymns of his forefathers, 346 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:14,640 Speaker 3: and seek wisdom for the day. Every morning, you are 347 00:26:14,720 --> 00:26:16,080 Speaker 3: here before sunrise? 348 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:17,199 Speaker 2: Why is that? 349 00:26:18,119 --> 00:26:22,479 Speaker 3: Joseph looked up, startled. Potiphar stood with his arms behind 350 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:25,960 Speaker 3: his back. He took a step forward and drug his 351 00:26:26,119 --> 00:26:30,680 Speaker 3: hands across the clean desk. Neither I or my servants 352 00:26:30,720 --> 00:26:35,000 Speaker 3: have asked you to clean this courtyard, yet you have 353 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:40,000 Speaker 3: done it every day since you came here. Why this 354 00:26:40,240 --> 00:26:42,800 Speaker 3: was the first time Potiphar had spoken to him in 355 00:26:42,920 --> 00:26:48,520 Speaker 3: three years since he arrived. Joseph bowed his head. If 356 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:51,080 Speaker 3: I am to be a slave, I would like to 357 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:55,639 Speaker 3: be the best of it. Joseph replied humbly. I was 358 00:26:55,720 --> 00:26:59,359 Speaker 3: once the most favored son of my household. I was 359 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:05,760 Speaker 3: gifted and squandered my position. My arrogance and laziness led 360 00:27:05,800 --> 00:27:10,920 Speaker 3: my brothers to jealousy. Now, as a slave, God has 361 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:14,960 Speaker 3: granted me the chance to change my heart. Which God 362 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:20,960 Speaker 3: do you worship, Potiphar replied curiously. Joseph lifted his head 363 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:26,639 Speaker 3: and smiled. I worship the one true God, Master. He 364 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:32,960 Speaker 3: has given me undeserved favor. Potiphar nodded and shrugged. Whoever 365 00:27:33,080 --> 00:27:38,040 Speaker 3: he is, he has clearly blessed you. The captain walked 366 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:41,639 Speaker 3: down the steps towards the vineyards and gestured for Joseph 367 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:47,040 Speaker 3: to follow him. Joseph walked beside him. Potiphar plucked some 368 00:27:47,200 --> 00:27:50,800 Speaker 3: grapes from divines and began to eat. He pointed towards 369 00:27:50,880 --> 00:27:55,360 Speaker 3: the rising sun and said, this is the God I worship, 370 00:27:55,480 --> 00:28:01,159 Speaker 3: Joseph Amunrah. He is the source of life and power 371 00:28:01,840 --> 00:28:05,520 Speaker 3: and the fertility of the earth. He has blessed me 372 00:28:05,680 --> 00:28:10,840 Speaker 3: with unprecedented power and influence. Pharaoh himself listens to me, 373 00:28:11,359 --> 00:28:16,120 Speaker 3: and it is all because of Rah. Joseph remained silent, 374 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:22,560 Speaker 3: listening to Potiphar's speak. His voice was deep and commanding. However, 375 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:28,000 Speaker 3: since you have been here, our crops have increased, our 376 00:28:28,080 --> 00:28:31,960 Speaker 3: slaves are in higher spirits, and the livestock are healthier. 377 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:36,560 Speaker 3: Perhaps the favor your God brings can match the might 378 00:28:36,600 --> 00:28:42,800 Speaker 3: of Rah. Potiphar placed a hand on Joseph's shoulder. Joseph, 379 00:28:43,920 --> 00:28:48,240 Speaker 3: I would like to appoint you as overseer of my household. 380 00:28:48,840 --> 00:28:52,960 Speaker 3: Everything I own, everything who lives here, and all the 381 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:59,200 Speaker 3: crops I grow will be under your care. Joseph was speechless. 382 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:03,040 Speaker 3: It was an honor for Pontifar to even speak with him. 383 00:29:03,720 --> 00:29:06,720 Speaker 3: Now he was being appointed as the manager of his 384 00:29:07,120 --> 00:29:11,680 Speaker 3: entire estate. Joseph fell to his knees and spread out 385 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:12,320 Speaker 3: his hands. 386 00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:16,600 Speaker 4: God bless you, my lord. I will not let you down. 387 00:29:17,520 --> 00:29:21,840 Speaker 3: Potiphar laughed and helped Joseph to his feet. Come now, 388 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:25,720 Speaker 3: there is no need for that. If you are going 389 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:29,120 Speaker 3: to be the governor of my home, you must learn 390 00:29:29,240 --> 00:29:34,280 Speaker 3: to carry yourself with authority. Pontiphar led him back through 391 00:29:34,280 --> 00:29:38,959 Speaker 3: the courtyard and into his chambers. There was a large 392 00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:42,920 Speaker 3: wooden chest sitting at the foot of his bed. He 393 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:47,680 Speaker 3: reached inside and pulled out a gold chain. At the 394 00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:52,960 Speaker 3: center was a sapphire the size of a marble. Potiphar 395 00:29:53,200 --> 00:29:57,680 Speaker 3: held it up to Joseph, then placed it around his neck. 396 00:29:58,840 --> 00:30:03,200 Speaker 3: It hung on his bed chest. The sapphire was a 397 00:30:03,240 --> 00:30:08,560 Speaker 3: bright contrast to Joseph's stand skin. All of my authority 398 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:13,000 Speaker 3: over this home I give to you. You may command 399 00:30:13,120 --> 00:30:17,560 Speaker 3: my servants, the slaves, and every worker within my home 400 00:30:17,600 --> 00:30:22,040 Speaker 3: as you please. The tall captain froze mid thought and 401 00:30:22,160 --> 00:30:26,000 Speaker 3: looked out the door into the courtyard. His wife and 402 00:30:26,080 --> 00:30:29,440 Speaker 3: her maid servants were preparing to bathe in the pools. 403 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:36,120 Speaker 3: Potiphar looked at Joseph intently and said, however, you may, 404 00:30:36,520 --> 00:30:41,640 Speaker 3: under no circumstances, order my wife or her maid servants. 405 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:47,400 Speaker 3: Joseph nodded in agreement, giving a slight bow. Potiphar took 406 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:50,200 Speaker 3: him in for an early meal, and the two of 407 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:53,360 Speaker 3: them discussed how the inner workings of the estate could 408 00:30:53,400 --> 00:30:59,120 Speaker 3: be managed better. Potiphar asked questions, gave praise to Joseph's answers, 409 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:03,960 Speaker 3: and respond with more questions. Joseph was surprised at how 410 00:31:04,040 --> 00:31:08,200 Speaker 3: humble of a man Pontifhar truly was. For years, he 411 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:12,520 Speaker 3: had judged him as an unapproachable ruler, someone stuck in 412 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:16,960 Speaker 3: his ways and cold. However, under the cool shade of 413 00:31:16,960 --> 00:31:21,240 Speaker 3: the overhang, Joseph was able to relate to Potiphar and 414 00:31:21,400 --> 00:31:25,680 Speaker 3: speak freely. For the first time in three years. He 415 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:29,040 Speaker 3: had no longer felt like a slave, and he felt 416 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:34,520 Speaker 3: once again the loving approval of a father. Five years 417 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:38,560 Speaker 3: had passed, and Potiphar's wealth had more than doubled under 418 00:31:38,680 --> 00:31:42,560 Speaker 3: Joseph's care. The servants were well fed and taken care of. 419 00:31:43,160 --> 00:31:47,520 Speaker 3: The vineyard was producing wine fit for Pharaoh's courts, and 420 00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:51,160 Speaker 3: his stables were breeding some of the finest race horses 421 00:31:51,480 --> 00:31:56,480 Speaker 3: in all of Egypt. All Joseph did was blessed by God. 422 00:31:57,280 --> 00:32:00,000 Speaker 3: There was not an inch of Potiphar's land that had 423 00:32:00,040 --> 00:32:04,920 Speaker 3: had not been elevated by the favor and skill of Joseph. However, 424 00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:08,360 Speaker 3: there was a subtle evil of that lurk near his 425 00:32:08,520 --> 00:32:12,760 Speaker 3: chambers at night. It perused the halls in the late hours, 426 00:32:13,040 --> 00:32:17,520 Speaker 3: slithering like a snake in the grass. Joseph lay fast 427 00:32:17,520 --> 00:32:21,400 Speaker 3: asleep in his bed. The torchlight shone dimly in the 428 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:25,880 Speaker 3: doorway off his room. Above his bed stood a shadow 429 00:32:26,600 --> 00:32:32,120 Speaker 3: watching silently. Joseph steered awake and sat up. However, the 430 00:32:32,240 --> 00:32:35,160 Speaker 3: figure was gone by the time he opened his eyes. 431 00:32:36,360 --> 00:32:41,160 Speaker 3: Joseph got up and looked down the halls. Nothing. He 432 00:32:41,240 --> 00:32:43,160 Speaker 3: rubbed his eyes and went. 433 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:43,760 Speaker 4: Back to sleep. 434 00:32:44,600 --> 00:32:46,959 Speaker 3: It would only be a few hours before sun up. 435 00:32:48,640 --> 00:32:51,920 Speaker 3: Joseph arose early in the morning to clean the courtyard 436 00:32:51,960 --> 00:32:55,960 Speaker 3: as he had done for eight years now. He polished 437 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:59,840 Speaker 3: the pillars, cleaned the floors, and buffed the master's desk. 438 00:33:00,920 --> 00:33:04,560 Speaker 3: He and Potiphar had grown as close as father and son. 439 00:33:05,760 --> 00:33:09,720 Speaker 3: There was nothing in his household he withheld from Joseph. 440 00:33:09,840 --> 00:33:13,360 Speaker 3: He finished the desk, then turned his eyes towards the 441 00:33:13,400 --> 00:33:17,520 Speaker 3: new plot of land behind the stables. Joseph thought it 442 00:33:17,560 --> 00:33:20,560 Speaker 3: would be a good idea to invest in growing grain 443 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:25,600 Speaker 3: with the extra land. Egypt was filled with luscious fields 444 00:33:25,640 --> 00:33:29,840 Speaker 3: of golden grain. However, if a famine ever hit, he 445 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,760 Speaker 3: wanted the household of Potiphar to be taken care of. 446 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:38,520 Speaker 3: Joseph rode his horse to the fields. His sapphire ambulet 447 00:33:38,800 --> 00:33:42,720 Speaker 3: gleamed in the early morning sun. To the other servants. 448 00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:46,040 Speaker 3: It was a symbol of Joseph's merit and hard work. 449 00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:50,560 Speaker 3: Instead of jealousy, they felt a great deal of admiration 450 00:33:50,720 --> 00:33:55,200 Speaker 3: for him. If Joseph, a slave like them, could rise 451 00:33:55,240 --> 00:33:58,960 Speaker 3: to power with humility and hard work, so could they. 452 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:00,600 Speaker 2: Together. 453 00:34:00,880 --> 00:34:05,320 Speaker 3: They plowed the field, getting it ready for planting. Joseph 454 00:34:05,400 --> 00:34:08,280 Speaker 3: picked up the plow and dug it through the rough dirt. 455 00:34:09,320 --> 00:34:13,320 Speaker 3: Memories of watching his brother's plow rushed through his mind. 456 00:34:14,160 --> 00:34:18,239 Speaker 3: They had always complained about their work. However, Joseph was 457 00:34:18,280 --> 00:34:21,759 Speaker 3: determined to do it with a smile. They worked for 458 00:34:21,920 --> 00:34:25,480 Speaker 3: hours under the hot sun. Its rays beat down on 459 00:34:25,600 --> 00:34:30,200 Speaker 3: Joseph's bare broad back. He wiped his brow and removed 460 00:34:30,239 --> 00:34:33,879 Speaker 3: his head dress, pouring his canteen over his head and neck. 461 00:34:34,920 --> 00:34:38,480 Speaker 3: The sun was blistering, but he and the other servants 462 00:34:38,520 --> 00:34:43,319 Speaker 3: were making great progress. Potiphar and his wife rode up 463 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:46,920 Speaker 3: the check on the breaking of the new ground. Joseph 464 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:51,880 Speaker 3: approached them and bowed. Potiphar nodded and began to pace 465 00:34:51,960 --> 00:34:57,120 Speaker 3: the fields, observing the rich soil. Joseph stood in the shade, 466 00:34:57,160 --> 00:35:02,040 Speaker 3: catching his breath. His large chest breathed in deeply, exposing 467 00:35:02,080 --> 00:35:06,840 Speaker 3: the sweat dripping down his body. Potiphar's wife lounged only 468 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:11,279 Speaker 3: a few feet away, taking Joseph in. She wore a 469 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:14,799 Speaker 3: loose linen dress that lay over her body like a 470 00:35:14,840 --> 00:35:19,560 Speaker 3: thin sheet. Joseph was twenty five now and far more 471 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:24,640 Speaker 3: handsome than when he had first arrived. Potiphar's wife allowed 472 00:35:24,680 --> 00:35:29,560 Speaker 3: her eyes to stick to Joseph. He, feeling the gaze 473 00:35:29,560 --> 00:35:34,440 Speaker 3: of his master's wife, did not look back at her. Instead, 474 00:35:34,719 --> 00:35:38,960 Speaker 3: he turned to the field and continued his labor. However, 475 00:35:39,120 --> 00:35:43,200 Speaker 3: every time he looked towards the canopy, he saw Potiphar's 476 00:35:43,239 --> 00:35:51,040 Speaker 3: wife staring intently at him. Later that night, Joseph walked 477 00:35:51,040 --> 00:35:54,440 Speaker 3: to the chamber baths. His body was sore from a 478 00:35:54,520 --> 00:35:58,400 Speaker 3: day of killing the ground. He eagerly awaited his bath. 479 00:35:59,280 --> 00:36:02,600 Speaker 3: It was a time i am of peace for Joseph. 480 00:36:02,719 --> 00:36:05,239 Speaker 3: He would often wait for the other servants to be 481 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:08,440 Speaker 3: done with the bath house. Also he could sit and 482 00:36:08,680 --> 00:36:14,440 Speaker 3: soak in silence. Joseph undressed and dipped his feet into 483 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:17,840 Speaker 3: the warm water. It had been boiled in the furnace 484 00:36:17,920 --> 00:36:21,640 Speaker 3: next door and freshly poured by the other servants just 485 00:36:21,760 --> 00:36:26,640 Speaker 3: for him. Joseph rubbed his aching neck, Taking a cloth 486 00:36:26,719 --> 00:36:31,480 Speaker 3: to his body, he bathed, hummed, and relaxed. In the 487 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:37,680 Speaker 3: warm water. With his eyes closed, half asleep, Joseph could 488 00:36:37,719 --> 00:36:43,000 Speaker 3: hear small footsteps approaching. He opened his eyes to see 489 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:49,040 Speaker 3: Potiphar's wife entering the room. Her loose fitting dress was 490 00:36:49,120 --> 00:36:53,880 Speaker 3: barely hanging onto her body as she walked towards the bath. Hello, Joseph, 491 00:36:54,200 --> 00:36:59,880 Speaker 3: she said quietly. Mistress, Joseph said, in a surprised tone. 492 00:37:00,239 --> 00:37:03,719 Speaker 3: Why are you out here so late? He asked, I 493 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:04,120 Speaker 3: know you. 494 00:37:04,120 --> 00:37:07,280 Speaker 5: Take baths here when all the other servants are asleep. 495 00:37:07,719 --> 00:37:09,239 Speaker 3: She said, I. 496 00:37:09,160 --> 00:37:10,560 Speaker 5: Thought you might like some company. 497 00:37:11,280 --> 00:37:14,799 Speaker 3: As she said this, she let her dress fall off 498 00:37:14,840 --> 00:37:20,280 Speaker 3: her shoulders, exposing her naked body. She smiled and dipped 499 00:37:20,280 --> 00:37:25,400 Speaker 3: her feet into the bath. It's just you and me here, Joseph, 500 00:37:25,440 --> 00:37:31,120 Speaker 3: she whispered. She waded in the water closer. Before she 501 00:37:31,200 --> 00:37:34,879 Speaker 3: could get too close, Joseph leaped out of the water 502 00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:38,000 Speaker 3: and grabbed his clothes. He wrapped the towel around his 503 00:37:38,080 --> 00:37:42,120 Speaker 3: waist and bowed his head. I am clean now and 504 00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:48,719 Speaker 3: very tired. Have a good bath, Mistress, Joseph said. Then, 505 00:37:48,840 --> 00:37:53,000 Speaker 3: without looking at her, Joseph departed back to his chambers. 506 00:37:53,760 --> 00:37:57,960 Speaker 3: Pontifar's wife ran the water through her fingers and watched 507 00:37:58,120 --> 00:38:02,520 Speaker 3: Joseph leave. She smirked and continued to bathe in the 508 00:38:02,560 --> 00:38:08,000 Speaker 3: warm water. The next morning, Joseph was sure to avoid 509 00:38:08,080 --> 00:38:12,520 Speaker 3: Potiphar's wife. He was a young man with young desires, 510 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:15,760 Speaker 3: and he knew if he lingered with her too long, 511 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:20,840 Speaker 3: he would not be able to help himself. Joseph worked 512 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:24,560 Speaker 3: all day and bathed with the other servants. He made 513 00:38:24,600 --> 00:38:28,359 Speaker 3: sure to make quick work before retreating to his quarters. 514 00:38:28,960 --> 00:38:32,240 Speaker 3: That night, Joseph sat on the balcony of his home. 515 00:38:33,120 --> 00:38:35,080 Speaker 1: He looked up at the stars. 516 00:38:35,040 --> 00:38:39,120 Speaker 3: Wondering if his father and mother were still alive. He 517 00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:44,200 Speaker 3: sighed and retreated back into his room. Lying on his 518 00:38:44,360 --> 00:38:50,120 Speaker 3: bed under the candlelight was Potiphar's wife. She looked at 519 00:38:50,200 --> 00:38:52,160 Speaker 3: him with longing and lust. 520 00:38:53,040 --> 00:38:56,359 Speaker 5: You and I both know that Pontifar is far too busy. 521 00:38:56,080 --> 00:39:00,520 Speaker 3: For me, she said quietly. She crawled for over on 522 00:39:00,520 --> 00:39:04,160 Speaker 3: the bed, lifting her eyes to Joseph. 523 00:39:04,200 --> 00:39:07,560 Speaker 5: I am lonely at night, Joseph, I am in need 524 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:08,200 Speaker 5: of company. 525 00:39:09,360 --> 00:39:15,000 Speaker 3: Joseph shook his head and closed his eyes. Mistress, he 526 00:39:15,080 --> 00:39:18,720 Speaker 3: told her, my master does not need to think about 527 00:39:18,760 --> 00:39:22,719 Speaker 3: anything in his house. He has entrusted me with everything. 528 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:26,520 Speaker 3: He has put everything in my care and has withheld 529 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:32,080 Speaker 3: nothing from me except except you. You are his wife 530 00:39:32,360 --> 00:39:37,359 Speaker 3: and very precious to him. Potiphar's wife got up from 531 00:39:37,400 --> 00:39:41,400 Speaker 3: the bed and walked slowly to Joseph. She grabbed the 532 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:44,799 Speaker 3: waistband off his garment and pulled it in close to 533 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:50,160 Speaker 3: her hips. With her chest pressed against him, she whispered softly, 534 00:39:51,040 --> 00:39:51,879 Speaker 3: come to bed with. 535 00:39:51,880 --> 00:39:53,560 Speaker 5: Me, Joseph. 536 00:39:53,719 --> 00:39:58,120 Speaker 3: Joseph gulped and looked down at her. Her skin was 537 00:39:58,200 --> 00:40:02,359 Speaker 3: smooth and only slip lightly kissed by the sun. The 538 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:05,440 Speaker 3: curls of her hair draped softly over the curves of 539 00:40:05,480 --> 00:40:12,120 Speaker 3: her body. She was undeniably beautiful. Joseph leaned in closer, 540 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:16,560 Speaker 3: feeling the warmth of her body. She pulled in closer, 541 00:40:16,920 --> 00:40:22,160 Speaker 3: smiling up at Joseph. Lie with me, She whispered again. 542 00:40:23,520 --> 00:40:27,400 Speaker 3: Before she could lean in to kiss him, Joseph pushed 543 00:40:27,440 --> 00:40:32,399 Speaker 3: back and shook his head. I cannot, I cannot do this, 544 00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:38,080 Speaker 3: he exclaimed, I cannot sin against my master. Oh my God. 545 00:40:39,320 --> 00:40:44,440 Speaker 3: Potiphar's wife grabbed Joseph's garment tighter and pulled it in forcibly. 546 00:40:45,480 --> 00:40:48,399 Speaker 3: This time there was a deep rage within her. 547 00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:52,560 Speaker 6: Listen to me, slave, she snarled, you are still owned 548 00:40:52,600 --> 00:40:55,400 Speaker 6: by this household. You are still owned by me. 549 00:40:56,560 --> 00:41:01,760 Speaker 3: Joseph, out of options, decided to run, with his garment 550 00:41:01,840 --> 00:41:05,359 Speaker 3: still in her hand. Joseph fled out of his room. 551 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:09,240 Speaker 3: The garment slid off his body, and Joseph ran naked 552 00:41:09,320 --> 00:41:13,279 Speaker 3: through the halls. Just as he turned the corner, he 553 00:41:13,280 --> 00:41:17,760 Speaker 3: heard a loud scream echo through the entire home. Joseph 554 00:41:17,840 --> 00:41:21,080 Speaker 3: knew at that moment that he was in desperate trouble. 555 00:41:21,960 --> 00:41:27,440 Speaker 3: Potiphar's wife screamed and called for the guards. Joseph looked 556 00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:30,080 Speaker 3: back and saw them rush into his room. 557 00:41:30,360 --> 00:41:31,120 Speaker 5: He attacked me. 558 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:32,920 Speaker 3: He heard her. 559 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:36,799 Speaker 6: Yell this Hebrew slave lord me into sleep with him. 560 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,879 Speaker 6: But I screamed quick he went that way. 561 00:41:40,680 --> 00:41:44,640 Speaker 3: Joseph held his head low. He did not run, He 562 00:41:44,680 --> 00:41:48,759 Speaker 3: did not quarrel. He simply held his hands up and 563 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:53,280 Speaker 3: allowed the guards to tackle him to the floor. Joseph 564 00:41:53,440 --> 00:41:57,720 Speaker 3: was beaten and brought to Potiphar. He held his garment 565 00:41:57,800 --> 00:42:01,239 Speaker 3: in his hand. His wife was crying in the back, 566 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:06,000 Speaker 3: being consoled by her maid servants. Joseph was tied up 567 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:10,640 Speaker 3: and bruised. He stood before Potifar, much like he had 568 00:42:10,680 --> 00:42:17,200 Speaker 3: eight years ago. Potiphar stood to his feet. So this 569 00:42:17,800 --> 00:42:23,520 Speaker 3: is how you repay my kindness, he said, silently, Master, 570 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:31,560 Speaker 3: I promise you high silence. Potiphar yelled. I saved you 571 00:42:31,600 --> 00:42:35,720 Speaker 3: from the ishmaelite trader. I brought you into my home. 572 00:42:36,239 --> 00:42:39,359 Speaker 3: I'll put you in charge over all I have, and 573 00:42:39,440 --> 00:42:43,120 Speaker 3: this is what you give me. You assault my wife 574 00:42:43,320 --> 00:42:48,600 Speaker 3: and make a marketing of me. Joseph's eyes began to water. 575 00:42:49,560 --> 00:42:53,600 Speaker 3: He saw in Potiphar the same deep well of hatred 576 00:42:53,760 --> 00:42:58,440 Speaker 3: his brothers once had. Joseph breathed in deeply and looked 577 00:42:58,520 --> 00:43:05,840 Speaker 3: Potifar in the eye. You are my master and friend. 578 00:43:07,880 --> 00:43:12,359 Speaker 4: Have I not earned your trust by now? I tell 579 00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:17,920 Speaker 4: you I have done nothing wrong? It is a lie. 580 00:43:18,239 --> 00:43:24,319 Speaker 3: Please you must believe me. Potifhar was silent for a 581 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:28,600 Speaker 3: long moment. He leaned over his desk with his head 582 00:43:28,920 --> 00:43:34,920 Speaker 3: held low. Joseph watched his grip tighten on the desk's edges. 583 00:43:36,640 --> 00:43:45,319 Speaker 3: Believe you, Potifar whispered. Believe a foreigner over my own wife. 584 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:51,000 Speaker 4: Believe a Hebrew slave over the world of my beloved bride. 585 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:56,880 Speaker 4: Potifar looked up with complete rage and contempt. Did I 586 00:43:56,920 --> 00:43:59,880 Speaker 4: not warn you that I would kill you? If you? 587 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,680 Speaker 2: Please? Obreak me? 588 00:44:01,840 --> 00:44:05,880 Speaker 3: As he yelled, this Pontifhar drew his sword and swung 589 00:44:05,920 --> 00:44:10,080 Speaker 3: it down at the desk. The desk shattered and frayed 590 00:44:10,239 --> 00:44:14,800 Speaker 3: into dozens of pieces. The desk Joseph had cleaned every 591 00:44:14,920 --> 00:44:20,000 Speaker 3: day for eight years was in shambles. Pontiphar pointed at 592 00:44:20,000 --> 00:44:23,440 Speaker 3: his sword at Joseph. 593 00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:24,759 Speaker 4: You will rot in prison for the rest of your 594 00:44:24,880 --> 00:44:29,240 Speaker 4: Naz's Hebrew. He gestured to the guards tak him away. 595 00:44:30,760 --> 00:44:33,960 Speaker 4: In an instant, Joseph was taken up by the guards 596 00:44:34,200 --> 00:44:38,759 Speaker 4: and thrown into the royal prison where Pharaoh's prisoners were confined. 597 00:44:39,800 --> 00:44:43,799 Speaker 4: Joseph watched the light of the prison hallway disappear as 598 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:47,440 Speaker 4: the doors were shut. He ran through the door and 599 00:44:47,640 --> 00:44:54,440 Speaker 4: pounded against it. Please, I'm innocent, he yelled. Someone tell Pontifar, 600 00:44:54,920 --> 00:44:55,680 Speaker 4: I'm innocent. 601 00:44:56,840 --> 00:45:00,239 Speaker 3: Joseph pounded on the door for hours until f calling 602 00:45:00,320 --> 00:45:05,280 Speaker 3: to the ground in exhaustion. The cold chamber floor sucked 603 00:45:05,400 --> 00:45:08,839 Speaker 3: all the heat out of his body. Joseph curled up 604 00:45:08,880 --> 00:45:13,960 Speaker 3: into himself and shivered. All his hard work had been 605 00:45:14,080 --> 00:45:18,680 Speaker 3: for nothing. Joseph stood there in a dark prison, all 606 00:45:18,800 --> 00:45:22,960 Speaker 3: for doing what was right before God. His reward for 607 00:45:23,080 --> 00:45:27,959 Speaker 3: his faithfulness was a stone tomb. Joseph leaned his head 608 00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:32,720 Speaker 3: against the prison walls, lamenting his once again shattered dreams. 609 00:45:38,640 --> 00:45:42,400 Speaker 2: Daniel, like Joseph, provides a beautiful example of an individual 610 00:45:42,440 --> 00:45:45,759 Speaker 2: who remains loyal and faithful and true to God in 611 00:45:45,880 --> 00:45:49,799 Speaker 2: the most trying circumstances, even though he knew that his 612 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:53,040 Speaker 2: decision to continue to pray and give thanks to God 613 00:45:53,080 --> 00:45:56,240 Speaker 2: would lead to be cast thrown into a den of lions. 614 00:45:56,840 --> 00:45:59,720 Speaker 2: The Bible, the Word of God, tells us that Daniel 615 00:45:59,760 --> 00:46:03,839 Speaker 2: prays maid three times each and every day, as he 616 00:46:03,880 --> 00:46:10,359 Speaker 2: had always done. God rewarded his faithfulness by sending an 617 00:46:10,440 --> 00:46:13,920 Speaker 2: angel to shut the mouths of the lions. Think about it, 618 00:46:14,520 --> 00:46:20,880 Speaker 2: an angel came to close their mouths. Listen. Faithfulness to 619 00:46:20,960 --> 00:46:25,239 Speaker 2: God does not exempt us from testing or temptation, but 620 00:46:25,360 --> 00:46:28,160 Speaker 2: we can be confident that God is real and would 621 00:46:28,160 --> 00:46:32,360 Speaker 2: be present in all the temptations of life. Joseph learned 622 00:46:32,400 --> 00:46:36,480 Speaker 2: this as he exercised his faith and put his convictions 623 00:46:36,520 --> 00:46:41,920 Speaker 2: into practice what he believed. He lived. As Joseph served 624 00:46:41,960 --> 00:46:46,960 Speaker 2: as a slave in Potiphar's household, everything he touched was successful. 625 00:46:47,280 --> 00:46:50,600 Speaker 2: Everything he did was blessed because the Lord was with 626 00:46:50,760 --> 00:46:55,600 Speaker 2: him shaping and developing his character. Potiphar recognized that he 627 00:46:55,640 --> 00:46:59,440 Speaker 2: could trust Joseph and soon made him the overseer, the 628 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:05,640 Speaker 2: superintendant of everything in his household in Potiphar's employment. Joseph 629 00:47:06,040 --> 00:47:11,319 Speaker 2: liked Jesus, increased in wisdom and statue in favor with 630 00:47:11,440 --> 00:47:16,560 Speaker 2: God and man. But also like Jesus, Joseph fated a 631 00:47:16,600 --> 00:47:20,279 Speaker 2: severe test when Satan tempted him. In Joseph's case, that 632 00:47:20,360 --> 00:47:24,440 Speaker 2: temptation was embodied in the person of Potiphar's wife. She 633 00:47:24,640 --> 00:47:30,360 Speaker 2: propositioned him over and over again. Think about it. Just 634 00:47:30,400 --> 00:47:35,160 Speaker 2: as Joseph exercised his faith in his vocation, he exercised 635 00:47:35,200 --> 00:47:38,719 Speaker 2: it in the moral ram as well. Listen. He resisted 636 00:47:39,000 --> 00:47:43,880 Speaker 2: the advances of Missus Potiphar by letting his position be known. 637 00:47:44,480 --> 00:47:48,080 Speaker 2: He told her he couldn't violate the trust of his master, 638 00:47:48,239 --> 00:47:51,239 Speaker 2: his boss, Potiphar, and he declared that ealing to her 639 00:47:51,320 --> 00:47:55,680 Speaker 2: would be a sined against God. Since Missus potipher was 640 00:47:55,880 --> 00:48:00,200 Speaker 2: unwilling to take no for an answer, Joseph gave us 641 00:48:00,239 --> 00:48:02,799 Speaker 2: a good example of what to do when we're at 642 00:48:02,840 --> 00:48:07,760 Speaker 2: tempted sexually. Don't debate, don't stick around on the devil's ground. 643 00:48:08,600 --> 00:48:12,920 Speaker 2: It's interesting, isn't it that Joseph continued to have coat 644 00:48:13,280 --> 00:48:17,759 Speaker 2: trouble interesting. As a teenager, his brother stripped him of 645 00:48:17,800 --> 00:48:21,000 Speaker 2: his colorful tunic his father had given him, and here, 646 00:48:21,080 --> 00:48:24,320 Speaker 2: as he ran from the sexual advances of Potiphar's wife, 647 00:48:24,600 --> 00:48:28,880 Speaker 2: his coat again remained in her possession. She ripped it 648 00:48:28,920 --> 00:48:33,680 Speaker 2: off him. Joseph did the right thing and refused to 649 00:48:33,840 --> 00:48:38,839 Speaker 2: disobey God, but that obedience was not without cost. He 650 00:48:38,960 --> 00:48:42,080 Speaker 2: was falsely accused by Potiphar's wife and ended up in prison. 651 00:48:42,680 --> 00:48:46,759 Speaker 2: Because Joseph knew he had not sinned, he continued to 652 00:48:46,840 --> 00:48:50,120 Speaker 2: trust that God had a purpose for his suffering and 653 00:48:50,120 --> 00:48:53,319 Speaker 2: that one day God would fulfill what appeared to be 654 00:48:54,200 --> 00:48:59,080 Speaker 2: shattered dreams. That don't overlook how joseph christ like character 655 00:48:59,440 --> 00:49:04,160 Speaker 2: shines through this whole story. Jesus too was severely tested, 656 00:49:04,760 --> 00:49:09,840 Speaker 2: yet he refused Satan's temptations to compromise God's purpose for 657 00:49:09,920 --> 00:49:15,399 Speaker 2: his life. That purpose ended up on the cross, where 658 00:49:15,480 --> 00:49:19,280 Speaker 2: he who knew no sin, think about it, no sin, 659 00:49:19,360 --> 00:49:23,120 Speaker 2: no rebetying, no tension. All of his life, no sin 660 00:49:23,920 --> 00:49:30,680 Speaker 2: became sin, literally sin for us, and suffered and died 661 00:49:31,600 --> 00:49:34,120 Speaker 2: for you and for me. He took the penalty you 662 00:49:34,200 --> 00:49:39,160 Speaker 2: and I deserve. He took our place. Listen to our 663 00:49:39,200 --> 00:49:43,000 Speaker 2: next episode. We'll see how God continues to be with Joseph, 664 00:49:43,440 --> 00:49:47,120 Speaker 2: strengthening and sustaining him for the important task he has 665 00:49:47,200 --> 00:49:51,560 Speaker 2: in store for him. Forgotten by Man. Oh, yes, Joseph 666 00:49:51,680 --> 00:49:56,520 Speaker 2: had not been forgotten by God. Watch what happens. If 667 00:49:56,560 --> 00:49:59,719 Speaker 2: you enjoyed this podcast, please write a review and let 668 00:49:59,719 --> 00:50:05,160 Speaker 2: me know how Joe's story, Joseph's story has impacted your life. 669 00:50:05,320 --> 00:50:07,560 Speaker 2: Let me thank you personally for listening, and I look 670 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:11,960 Speaker 2: forward to continuing this study of God's word together and 671 00:50:12,080 --> 00:50:15,600 Speaker 2: we'll see. Man, it is so practical.