Genesis 37

Genesis 37:1-36

Contents: Generations of Joseph. Joseph hated and rejected by his brothers. Cast into pit. Carried away by Gentiles.

Characters: Jacob, Joseph, Reuben, Judah, Potiphar.

Conclusion: Envy is a canker to the soul and hates those excellencies it cannot reach. «Hatred stirreth up strife» and left to itself, only stops at murder.

Key Word: Envied, Genesis 37:11.

Strong Verses: Genesis 37:4.

Striking Facts: Joseph, a marvelous type of Christ. Rejected because of his testimony to his brethren, sent by the Father on a mission of love, cast into a pit, sold to Gentiles, the Gentiles blessed through him.