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約瑟為奴與被囚
經文:
創世記37－40章
中心思想:
創世記37、39章
提要
三十七章一開始，故事的重心就落在雅各的下一代約瑟身上，約瑟是一個愛作夢的人，雖然是父親最寵愛的兒子，但約瑟卻因自己的坦白遭到哥哥們的疏遠，因妒成恨，最後竟被哥哥們出賣為奴。約瑟被帶到埃及，繼續忍受不公平的待遇，首先是波提乏的妻子，接著是健忘的酒政。正當約瑟嚴拒敗德的試探，哥哥猶大卻深陷在這樣的罪惡之中，由此可見，在接下去的四百年間，正當他們生養眾多成為大國之際，需要某些外力，使這個蒙上帝揀選的家族與敗壞淫亂完全隔絕。
第37章
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第38章
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第39章
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第40章
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約瑟為奴
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猶大之恥
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約瑟的正直
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約瑟入獄
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雅各家族的生活
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約瑟在法老監獄生活
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每日與主同行
「我知道和朋友同流合污是不對的，但我若不一起去，他們就會笑我！」
約瑟對這話必有深刻的了解。他直接從正直不阿學到結果，如果他決定違背父親或向波提乏的太太屈服，就能免去許多的不愉快，他為了對他的信仰忠誠，付出極大的代價。
但是忠誠也有得到補償的時候，請注意三十九章一再重覆的經文：「耶和華與他同在。」現在請你選擇你要做那一種人：一個被罪轄制，企圖編造約瑟失蹤原因的哥哥？或是企圖以毫無自制力的能耐排除困境的猶大？或是波提乏那個令人氣結的妻子？還是約瑟？他們中間只有一個擁有真正的自由。（那一個？）
究竟在什麼地方妥協會使你受到信心動搖的威脅？求上帝給你勇氣，懷著慈愛與機智忠實的站在祂這一邊，然後在下一個機會裏，坦白的記下結果，讓認識你的人都知道你的信仰。
約瑟對這話必有深刻的了解。他直接從正直不阿學到結果，如果他決定違背父親或向波提乏的太太屈服，就能免去許多的不愉快，他為了對他的信仰忠誠，付出極大的代價。
但是忠誠也有得到補償的時候，請注意三十九章一再重覆的經文：「耶和華與他同在。」現在請你選擇你要做那一種人：一個被罪轄制，企圖編造約瑟失蹤原因的哥哥？或是企圖以毫無自制力的能耐排除困境的猶大？或是波提乏那個令人氣結的妻子？還是約瑟？他們中間只有一個擁有真正的自由。（那一個？）
究竟在什麼地方妥協會使你受到信心動搖的威脅？求上帝給你勇氣，懷著慈愛與機智忠實的站在祂這一邊，然後在下一個機會裏，坦白的記下結果，讓認識你的人都知道你的信仰。
默想
服裝凸顯其人
約瑟有名的「彩衣」可能是一件華美、長袖、及踝的外套，這樣的服飾表明穿它的人是一個最受寵的兒子，也可能表示雅各有意要立約瑟為家產的第一繼承人。
約瑟有名的「彩衣」可能是一件華美、長袖、及踝的外套，這樣的服飾表明穿它的人是一個最受寵的兒子，也可能表示雅各有意要立約瑟為家產的第一繼承人。
金言
最高貴的聖徒是從最嚴酷的痛苦中誕生的。
Joseph's Enslavement
Scriptures:
Genesis 37-40
Heart of the Passage:
Genesis 37,39
Overview
Beginning with chapter 37, the narrative focuses on the next generation; Joseph, dreamer of dreams. Though the favorite son of his father, Jacob, Joseph alienates himself from his brothers by his fort brightness. Envy grows into hatred, until finally the'brothers sell him into slavery. Taken to Egypt, Joseph continues to suffer injustices, first at the hands of Potiphar's wife, and later from the forgetful chief butler. While Joseph is resisting the temptation of immorality, his brother Judah falls prey to the same sin. Clearly something is needed to insulate the chosen family from moral corruption for the next four centuries while it multiplies into a mighty nation.
Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Joseph's
Slavery
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Judah's
Shame
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Joseph's
Integrity
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Joseph's
Imprisonment
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Life in Jacob's Family
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Life in Pharaoh's Dungeon
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Your Daily Walk
"I know some of the things I do to be accepted by my friends are wrong. But if I don't go along, they'll laugh at me!"
Joseph could relate to that statement. He learned firsthand the consequences of doing what was right. He could have avoided much discomfort by deciding to disobey his father or give in to Mrs. Potiphar. Loyalty to his convictions carried a price tag.
But faithfulness had its compensations too. Note the repeated expression in chapter 39: "The LORD was with Joseph." Now, which would you rather be: a guilt-ridden brother trying to explain Joseph's disappearance, Judah trying to untangle the mess created by his lack of restraint, Potiphar's frustrated wife, or Joseph? Only one of those individuals was truly free. (Which one?)
Where is compromise threatening to dull the cutting edge of your faith? Ask God to give you the courage to stand true to Him with love and tact. Then take the next opportunity to set the record straight and make your convictions known to all parties involved.
Joseph could relate to that statement. He learned firsthand the consequences of doing what was right. He could have avoided much discomfort by deciding to disobey his father or give in to Mrs. Potiphar. Loyalty to his convictions carried a price tag.
But faithfulness had its compensations too. Note the repeated expression in chapter 39: "The LORD was with Joseph." Now, which would you rather be: a guilt-ridden brother trying to explain Joseph's disappearance, Judah trying to untangle the mess created by his lack of restraint, Potiphar's frustrated wife, or Joseph? Only one of those individuals was truly free. (Which one?)
Where is compromise threatening to dull the cutting edge of your faith? Ask God to give you the courage to stand true to Him with love and tact. Then take the next opportunity to set the record straight and make your convictions known to all parties involved.
Insight
Clothes Mark the Man —
Joseph's famous "coat of many colors" was probably an ornamented, ankle-length coat with long sleeves. It identified the wearer as a favorite son and perhaps indicated Jacob's intent to make Joseph chief heir of the family fortune.
Joseph's famous "coat of many colors" was probably an ornamented, ankle-length coat with long sleeves. It identified the wearer as a favorite son and perhaps indicated Jacob's intent to make Joseph chief heir of the family fortune.
Adage
The best of saints have borne the worst of sufferings.
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