Joseph: Fruitful in Affliction
Overview
Come meet Joseph, a man of enduring faithfulness in the midst of hardship. Slave-turned-ruler, wise administrator, forgiving brother, devoted son—Joseph was a real man who faced real affliction with a steadfast trust in the God who made him wait.
As Joseph’s story unfolds, you’ll get to know him and his family as never before. Don Anderson’s warm, casual style, coupled with his insightful handling of Scripture, provides a rich backdrop to this journey through the Genesis account of the life of a true servant of God.
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- Studies the biblical character of Joseph
- Provides biblical answers for today’s dilemmas and tempations
- Presents an account of the life of a true servant of God
Top Highlights
“Joseph taught me that God does not always remove the pressure, but is always with us in the pressure.” (Page 3)
“Someone once said that when we are in the cellar of affliction, we should start looking for the wine of God’s purpose.” (Page 29)
“A humorist once said that the average number of times a man says no to temptation is once, weekly. Some say it’s easier to run than to say no—but the problem with running from temptation is that we’re always leaving a forwarding address!” (Page 32)
“Among his duties, he is responsible for carrying out all public executions, and he is in charge of the ancient Egyptian equivalents of the secret service and the FBI.” (Page 35)
“Since Shechem is sixty miles north of Hebron, it will be no small task to drive the livestock up there, and will certainly keep the boys busy.” (Page 22)
- Title: Joseph: Fruitful in Affliction
- Author: Don Anderson
- Publisher: Don Anderson
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 242
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Joseph, Son of Jacob; Bible. O.T. › Biography; Bible. O.T. Genesis 37-50 › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:JSPHFRTFLFFLCTN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:12:17Z