DUMC				            19/20 Oct 2019

STEP FORWARD SERIES

Step Forward to Live Meaningfully and Fruitfully (Gen. 39:1-10)
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What is Joseph’s experience in life like?

* Comes from a ______________________ family. (Gen. 37:3, 4)

* ______________________ and ______________________ by family members. (Gen. 37:17b-18, 21-22)
   
* Falsely ______________________ and even ______________________ (Gen. 39:11-15, 19-20)



How does Joseph respond?

* He maintains a right ______________________ all through life. (Gen. 50:15, 19-21)

	o He chooses to ______________________ those who have hurt or betrayed him.

	o He chooses to ______________________ faithfully in his role and responsibility. (Gen. 39:6, 22)


* He seeks God’s ______________________ (Gen. 39:2-4a, 20b-21a)

	o  “How can we make sure that we live meaningfully?”

		# Seek God’s presence all through ______________________

		# Remain ______________________ and ______________________ always.

		# Be ______________________ 

		# Maintain a ______________________ spirit at all times.


* He sees the ______________________ picture. (Gen. 45:5-8a)

	o Called to ______________________ if we are going to be fruitful. (Gen. 45:10, 11)

	o The other big picture: Seek to ______________________ if we are going to be fruitful. (Jn. 3:16, 17)



Questions for discussion
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1. Share an example of dysfunction, abuse, hurt or pain in your life. How did you handle it? What would you have done or not done today?

2. How have you helped someone who has or is going through dysfunction or pain in life? What have been the results? What did you learn through this experience and what advice or help could you give?

3. How can you ensure that you live a meaningful, effective and fruitful life throughout?