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~~''In brief,''~~ {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Joseph |subtopics = [[Jacob]]* [[Joseph ~~was an important figure in the Old Testament. His story is found in the book~~ : King of Dreams]]* [[Genesis (WEB)#Chapter 37|Genesis 37 - 50(text)]]* [[Historical understandings of Genesis]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Messages in Joseph (G.G. )]]* [[Joseph ~~was one of twelve sons of Jacob~~ (~~also called Israel~~EBD)~~, who was, in turn, the grandson of Abraham. Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, because he was the firstborn son of Rebecca, the wife he loved most. The story of~~ |Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Joseph ~~explains why the Israelites ended up in Egypt, and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites.~~ ]] |}}

Joseph was an important figure in the [[Old Testament]]. His story is found in the [[book of Genesis]] (Genesis 37 - 50). Joseph was one of twelve sons of [[Jacob]] (also called Israel), who was, in turn, the grandson of [[Abraham]]. Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, because he was the firstborn son of [[Rebecca]], the wife he loved most. The story of Joseph explains why the Israelites ended up in [[Egypt]], and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of [[Moses]] and the [[exodus]] of the Israelites.

~~----~~===Joseph as an example for us===

The story of Joseph provides us with an example of godly living

* Joseph was a man of integrity - When Potiphar's wife attempted to seduce Joseph, he did not submit.

* Joseph did not credit his abilities to himself - He gave the glory to God.

* Joseph forgave - He forgave and protected his brothers.

* Joseph put his trust in God.

~~'''Overviews'''~~* [[An overview ===Joseph in light of the ~~story of Joseph in Genesis]]~~* [[Bible Dictionary: Joseph]]New Testament===

The story of Joseph is about saving forgiveness, and it reminds us of Jesus. Joseph was punished even though he was innocent of the crime he was accused of. Jesus was punished even though he was innocent of all crimes. Joseph saved his family from death despite the wrong they had done to him. Christ, through the cross, saves us from death and eternal separation from God, despite the wrong we all have done him.

~~'''Articles / opinions / studies'''~~* [[Finding a message in the story of Joseph (By G.G.)]]* [[Comments about Joseph in Genesis]]==Quotes==

==Links==

* [http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=2aea5eab3352f8cc0787 Somebody Told Me] - The Christian parody band ApologetiX encapsulates the life story of Joseph in this song

~~'''Acounts of the story of Joseph'''~~* [[The biblical account of the story of Joseph in Genesis]]* [[Joseph and the technicolor dream coat|Joseph and the technicolor dream coat (musical)]]* [[Joseph King of dreams:Joseph King of dreams (cartoon)]] ~~'''Quotes'''~~* {{returnto}} [[Bible ~~quotes about the Joseph of Genesis]]~~* [[Quotes about the Joseph of Genesis]] ~~'''See also'''~~* [[Genesis]]* [[Abraham (Genesis)|Abraham]]* [[Jacob (Genesis)|Jacob]]* [[Rebecca (Genesis)|RebeccaCharacters Index]] ~~----~~ ~~Return to [[Studies of people or stories in Genesis]]~~ ~~{{bible_characters}}~~

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