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Wednesday: Doing Relationship God’s Way
Initially Joseph’s story in Egypt takes a positive turn. Joseph has entrusted himself to God, and God blesses Joseph, who rises to heights he would not have imagined in Potiphar’s household.
In what practical ways could God’s blessings be seen in Joseph’s life? What are Joseph’s interpersonal relationships like? Read Genesis 39:1-6.
Although Joseph seems to be getting along very well with Potiphar, and his relationships among the staff in the house and on the field seem to be smooth — trouble is brewing. Someone at home is restless.
What relationship problem is Joseph facing? How does he choose to manage it? Read Genesis 39:7-10.
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Joseph has a problem with Potiphar’s wife. Perhaps we should reformulate that: Potiphar’s wife has a problem. She looks at others as “things” that can be manipulated and used. She wants to “use” Joseph. Joseph is described as “handsome in form and appearance” (Genesis 39:6). The Bible seldom mentions people’s physical traits, because God “does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). In this case Joseph’s good looks seem to be more of a hinderance than a help in his pursuit of purity and faithfulness to God’s principles.
Despite this wicked woman’s insistence, Joseph does something seemingly counterproductive. He applies biblical principles to all relationships — in this case Potiphar’s wife. Biblical principles for relationships are not old-fashioned, as anyone (which is everyone) who has suffered the consequences of sin can attest.
The biblical narrative points out that this is not a one-off temptation. Potiphar’s wife pursued him again and again (Genesis 39:10). Joseph tried explaining his motivation for his decision ( Genesis 39.8-9) but this did not seem to work.
Joseph realizes that he cannot control the choices of others. He decides, however, to live, love, and treat those around him in a way that will honor God. Joseph has learned to live in God’s presence. This knowledge helped him resist temptation.
| Have you tried to apply biblical principles to all your relationships, even those where the other person is not “playing fair”? How did it work out? Read Matthew 5:43-48. Why is it important to live like this? |
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6.4 Doing Relationships God’s Way – FINDING REST IN FAMILY TIES | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series REST IN CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
6.FINDING REST IN FAMILY TIES
The shock is deep. What now?
Memory Text:
2 Peter 3:17.18 – You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
6.4 Doing Relationships God’s Way
God`s blessings become visible for all around. What a blessing!
My God bless you today and always.
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Seeds Planted, Lives Changed
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Vacation Bible School program a powerful witness to a community
During the first week of school summer break, a group of passionate volunteers from Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Hamilton area of New Zealand, gathered at the Hamilton Central Seventh-day Adv……
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Living Kingdom: Grace, by extension, must be extended
Unequal debts & the Unmerciful Servant “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will b……
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Sports, Health Principles, and a Commitment to the Mission
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Pandemic Power of Literature Evangelists
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6: Finding Rest in Family Ties – Singing with Inspiration
Rest. The word used most frequently in our Sabbath School Lesson pamphlet this quarter. “Thou shalt rest, Thou shalt rest!” These are words repeated each verse of
Hymn 387 – Come, O Sabbath Day, our theme hymn for this quarter.
We could add to the theme
Hymn 529 – Under His Wings. Each week of study, gives more and more of showing God’s deepest care for us, His children. As God’s children we find this week the family has growing pains, and still does today. Yet, we are still “under His wings”.
Our family has evidence that
Blest Be the Tie That Binds – Hymn 350 our hearts in Christian love is the best way to pray together, and stay together. Truly
Hymn 655 – Happy the Home show us the wonders of God being with us.
Sadness is seen in the dysfunctional families in the Bible (and our failing world today), but still our study gives us encouragement that in the end the Biblical families were able to sing
The God of Abraham Praise – Hymn 11. Ellen White points out that “Joseph believed that the God of his fathers would be his God –
Hymn 645 – God of Our Fathers. It was then that “Joseph gave himself fully to the Lord” –
Hymn 572 – Give of Your Best to the Master.
Tuesday points out the fact that “God looks at each of us with glasses tinted with grace” –
Hymn 108 – Amazing Grace and
Hymn 109 – Marvelous Grace.
Joseph continued to grow immensely and we find that he does not yield to temptation as may be sung in our previous hymnal,
Number 498 – Yield Not to Temptation. It was the help received from God that won. We can find this in
Hymn 103 – O God, Our Help.
Blessings to you for a wonderful week ahead.
To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/
Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing, but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.organd in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
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