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I. IN THE AFFLICTIONS HE SUFFERED.

1. He was hated by his brethren.

2. He was sold as a slave.

II. IN THE BEAUTY OF HIS CHARACTER. This is seen clearly in every recorded incident of his life, but especially —

1. In the manner in which he resisted temptation.

2. In the spirit of forgiveness he manifested.

III. IN THE COUNSEL HE IMPARTED.

1. His counsel was wise (Genesis 41:33-40; Genesis 45:24).

2. Wise because God directed. Joseph, like Daniel, taught of God. So of Jesus we read, "Never man spake," etc. (John 7:46). "In Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom" (Colossians 2:3). "I counsel thee buy of Me," etc. (Revelation 3:18).

IV. IN THE DELIVERANCE HE ACCOMPLISHED.

1. From famine and death.

2. For Jew and Gentile, for his brethren, also for Egyptians and all countries round Egypt (Genesis 41:56, 57).

V. IN THE EXALTATION HE OBTAINED.

1. It was obtained through humility and fidelity.

2. It was acknowledged even by his foes. So Christ is exalted (Philippians 2:5-11).

(F. Joseph.)

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KJV: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

WEB: "The patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt. God was with him,