We are now looking at the top ten characters in the Old Testament. The “top ten” has been modified to include 5 men and 5 women and not include any that then been looked at recently. At number 3 is Joseph.
His story was made popular by the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Joseph a summary
Joseph was Jacob’s youngest son and the head official for the Pharaoh of Egypt. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rises to power in Egypt and saves his family from famine. Joseph’s calm and gracious response to his brothers’ betrayal introduces the pattern of forgiveness and redemption that characterizes the survival of the Israelite people throughout the Old Testament.
It is also the story of the Israelites many troubles but God saw them through.
It may also be our story, even though has its ups and downs, God is with us.