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'''Overviews'''{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Joseph |subtopics = [[Jacob]]* [[An overview of the story Joseph: King of Dreams]]* [[Genesis (WEB)#Chapter 37|Genesis 37-50 (text)]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Messages in Joseph in Genesis(G.G.)]]* [[Joseph (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary: entry on Joseph]]|}}
'''Articles / opinions / studies'''* [[Finding a message in the story of ===Joseph (By G.G.)]]* [[Some short comments about Joseph in Genesis by different users]]as an example for us===
'''Acounts of the story of ===Joseph'''* [[The biblical account in light 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)]]New Testament===
'''==Quotes'''* [[Bible quotes about the Joseph of Genesis]]* [[Famous quotes about the Joseph of Genesis]]==
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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.
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.
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.
==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
