Joseph - The Hard Life

For a man with so much hope for the future, Joseph spent a good part of his life rejected, abandoned, and imprisoned. How did he endure the abuse, betrayal, disappointment and injustice so prevalent in his life? This four-part series takes a look at how the choices Joseph made helped him overcome every obstacle life threw at him.

Sessions: Abandoned (3:10) - Born into a life of privilege, Joseph was his father’s favorite son, and he dreamed of power and glory. The road to success lay wide and smooth before him…until one day, on a routine errand, his life was turned upside down. Tested (2:00) - Decisions we make under pressure reveal who we really are. When Potiphar’s wide tried to seduce him, Joseph had to make a split-second decision, and, as usual, the right choice was not the easy one. Trapped (2:55) - Joseph was stuck in a hopeless situation. In a few short years he had fallen form a fortunate son to a forgotten prisoner in a foreign land. How did he respond when his life plans lay in ruins? Promoted (4:20) - Difficult times do not equal failure. The hardships Joseph endured prepared and strengthened him. Once he had matured into the right man for the job, God presented the opportunity.