Genesis 37:28 Then there passed by Midianites merchants; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit… I. A BEAUTIFUL IDEAL OF WHAT A YOUNG CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE. 1. Having no fellowship with that which is evil. 2. As loved of the good. II. THE SAD EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH MANY A CONSISTENT YOUNG CHRISTIAN PASSES. 1. Joseph was hated of his brothers because their father loved him. 2. Joseph was cruelly treated by his brothers. 3. There are lighter and darker shades among the wicked. III. THE SORROW WHICH CRUEL TREATMENT CAUSES, IV. THE TENDER PROVIDENCE OF GOD IS SEEN IN THE DISPOSAL OF JOSEPH IN EGYPT. 1. His promotion in Potiphar's house proves this. 2. That he reached the rulership of Egypt through his experiences in Potiphar's house, proves it. Lessons: The permissions of God are full of mystery, but also full of grace. 2. The story of Joseph proves the possibility of youthful piety, and that Christian character may glow in adversity. (D. C. Hughes, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt. |
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