3/29/23 - Genesis 39: 1-6
Genesis 39: 1-6 Observation: Joseph is taken to Egypt and becomes a slave to Potiphar who is an Egyptian captain for the guards. The Lord was with Joseph therefore Joseph prospered while living in Potiphar's household. Eventually Joseph became Potiphar attendent as Potiphar took notice of how the Lord was with Joseph and gave Joseph success in everything he did. Potiphar put Joseph in charge of everything within the household and completely entrusted Joseph of everything that belonged to Potiphar. Because of Joseph, everything in Potiphar's household was blessed as well as the fields. Potiphar would leave everything to Josesph's care and Potiphar would not concern himself with anything other than the food that he ate. Interpretation: Joseph was sold as a slave to Potiphar would be considered a "chief of police" in today's society; this would mean Potiphar is a highly trusted official in the government of Egypt. It's clear for Joseph he had no control over ...