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a. we are all bending over so easily to the world nowadays and many churches have begun tolook just like Sixth Streetb. to many, a woman is not a woman unless she is acting like a stereotypical man (cursing,drinking, smoking, being rude and forcefulc. but that is not the man of the Bible and it is not the 32nd cousin to the woman of thescriptures1. the weaker vessel possesses a strength that is not physical, but moral2. she has the power to take a stand and make a difference (Romans 16:1-2)B. Lead Others to Christ (Acts 18:24-26)1. I don’t know how involved Priscilla was in this discussion, but the Holy Spirit makes it clearthat she had a parta. I know she did not take the lead from her husbandb. I know she did not take authority over Apollosc. still, I know from this passage that Priscilla knew the scriptures and used them2. so many women think that they should study the scriptures and make personal application butnever dare share them with anyone else, for fear of violating thema. the scriptures do not prohibit a woman from teaching the scriptures to others, but fromtaking the authority over a man in that particular regardb. they do not keep a woman from letting her light shine or adding her savor to the worldroundabout herc. leading others to Christ can begin with a simple word of encouragement or sympathy, anoffer to talk over concerns and problemsd. a prayerful person will always be certain to bring Christ into such a discussion with herfriends3. I could not even begin to wonder how many Christians today are the product, in part at least, ofa pious woman who taught their Bible classes so many years agoa. so many lessons that stay with us for a lifetime came from those young children’s classesb. most often those teachers are women who have the patience and insight to instruct youngchildrenc. to the woman who says, there is nothing I can do, you are just not seriously looking yet4. so many husbands have been won to Christ by the example of their wives (First Peter 3:1-6)5. women have the same obligation to spread the good news by living it and talking about itC. Teach Younger Women Maturity1. as Titus explained, when women get older, they are responsible for setting a good example tothe younger women (Titus 2:4-5)a. to teach them to love their husbands and children and to gain all these other good qualitiesb. these things are not just a given these days for the establishment preaches against them asmale dominationc. when Christian women refuse to cultivate these qualities, the cause of Christ is cast in afalse and negative light; it appears that this religion is no different from the world itself2. I have noticed in my own daughter that nothing escapes her attention; she is constantly learninga. one day I was trying to get her to do something and I smacked my forehead; she copied meb. well the young ladies are watching the old and learning, even if it doesn’t seem soc. they are learning what is acceptable and good and how a woman should carry herselfd. you must consider what you are teachinge. the next generation of mothers and wives is watching; what will be your legacy in thischurch?Conclusion26! Jeff S. Smith
Josepha character study by Jeff S. SmithIntroduction[Read Genesis 45:1-8.]DiscussionI. Joseph’s Family Life at HomeA. Partiality of His Father (Genesis 37:3)1. Jacob should have known better because of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:28, 27:34, 41)2. this led to jealousy of brothers (Genesis 37:4)B. Joseph’s Dreams (Genesis 37:5-8)1. hated by brothers—should have kept dreams to himself (cf. Proverbs 27:2)2. sold into slavery by brothers; to Egypt; served Potiphar; wife desired himII. Strength in AdversityA. Could Have Given In1. away from parents who would disapprove2. away from others who would know (cf. confidence of home encourages)B. Long Way From Anyone Who Served God1. support of others when nobody in Egypt cared about God2. resisting temptation (Genesis 39:7-12 and James 1:14-15)C. The Lie (Genesis 37:13-14)1. Joseph goes to prison (cf. verse 20)2. interprets dreams of baker and butler (Genesis 40:13-14, 23)E. Victim Remains Faithful1. strength through adversity2. tested by fire (First Peter 1:6-7)III. Wisdom in ProsperityA. Many Can Handle Adversity Better than Prosperity1. Joseph elevated to second in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams (Genesis 41:9-15,37-43)2. brothers visit (Genesis 45:1-8)a. gratitudeb. forgiving spiritB. Faith in Providence of God1. his real strength2. strength you can count onIV. Faith in DeathA. His Bones (Genesis 50:22-26)1. fame and fortune in Egypt but heart still with God and God’s people2. take bones to promised landB. His Memory (Hebrews 11:22)1. the list of the faithful includes him2. a list of role models<strong>Character</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>! 27
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