Outline of the Life of Joseph

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Joseph was one of the most important characters of the Old Testament. Being the firstborn of Jacob and Leah, he was favored by his father and seemingly received the blessing of the firstborn even though he was eleventh in birth order for Jacob (Israel.) The favor that Joseph had on his life led to his deliverance of his family from famine, but also eventually led to their captivity by the Egyptians. He was rejected by his brothers for potential arrogance and pride, but that rejection ironically led to their prosperity in Egypt. Joseph is a picture of persistence and faithfulness.

Childhood Years of Joseph

Family

Source: Biblical Places Maps - Dallas Theological Seminary

Eleventh Son of Joseph
First Son of Rachel
Favored by His Father
Had 11 brothers and 1 Sister

Events of Childhood

Received special gift from Jacob of the Coat of Many Colors
Was raised as a child in Hebron

Events of His Teenage Years

Two Dreams
- Binding Sheaves of Wheat Bowed Down to Him
- 11 Stars and the Sun and Moon Bowed Down to Him
Spoke of His Dreams to His Brothers and Father and Mother
Rebuked by Jacob
Was sent to check on his Brothers in the Field
His Brothers Wanted to Take His Life but Reuben Convinced Them Otherwise
Joseph Thrown into Pit and then Sold to the Ishmaelites
Sold into Slavery to Potiphar

Career of Joseph in Egypt

Served as a slave to Pothiphar an Officer to Pharoah
Promoted to Head of Household
Thrown into Prison for Deception of Potiphar's Wife
Became Authority over Prisoners
Interpreted Dreams in Prison
Was Called in to Interpret Pharoah's Dreams
Was Promoted to Overseer of the Land of Egypt (30 Years Old)
Prevented a Famine Over the Land

Reintroduction to Family of Jacob (Israel)

Jacob Sends His Sons to get Food from Egypt (except Benjamin, the youngest)
Jospeh Recognizes His Brothers in Egypt
Joseph Sent f0r Benjamin to Return
Joseph Reveals His Identity to His Brothers and Sends for His Whole Family to Return
Jacob and Family Come to Live in Egypt With Favor of Pharoah
The Family Settles in the Land of Rameses in the Region of Goshen
Forgave his Brothers and Came to Their Aid
Died at the Age of 110 years