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The Prison Test

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Lesson 4: The Prison Test

March 13, 2022

 

Genesis 39:19 When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is how your slave treated me,” he burned with anger. 20 Joseph’s master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined… New International Version  

 

When Life Locks You Up it’s Time to Ramp It Up

 

Don’t Stop Looking Up

 

Hebrews 4:14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. New Living Translation  

 

Hebrews 4:15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. New Living Translation

 

Hebrews 4:16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. New Living Translation  

 

Exodus 17:7 And he called the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the Lord saying, Is the Lord among us or not?” New International Version  

 

Genesis 39:20 …But while Joseph was there in the prison, 21 the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. New International Version

 

Genesis 39:22 So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. 23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he didNew International Version

 

Don’t Stop Filling Up

 

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. New American Standard Bible  

 

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. New American Standard Bible  

 

Proverbs 6:22 When you go, they [the words of your parents’ God] shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with youAmplified Bible, Classic Edition  

 

Don’t Give Up

 

Ephesians 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. New Living Translation

Ephesians 6:13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm14 Stand your ground New Living Translation  

 

Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. New Living Translation  

 

Don’t Shut Up

 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. New American Standard Bible  

 

2 Chronicles 20:21 After he had advised the people, he appointed people to sing to the Lord and praise him for the beauty of his holiness. As they went in front of the troops, they sang, “Thank the Lord because his mercy endures forever!” God’s Word Translation  

 

2 Chronicles 20:22 As they started to sing praises, the Lord set ambushes against the Ammonites, Moabites, and the people of Mount Seir who had come into Judah.They were defeated. 23 Then the Ammonites and Moabites attacked the people from Mount Seir and annihilated them. After they had finished off the people of Seir, they helped destroy one another. God’s Word Translation

 

2 Chronicles 20:24 The people ofJudah went to the watchtower in the desert and looked for the crowd. Corpses were lying on the ground. No one had escapedGod’s Word Translation

 

2 Chronicles 20:25 When Jehoshaphat and his troops came to take the loot, they found among them a lot of goods, clothes, and valuables. They found more than they could carry. They spent three days collecting the loot. God’s Word Translation