Joseph: Cultivating a Life of Dependence on God - Paperback

by Bill Crowder (Author)

"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." --Genesis 50:20 (NASB)

The story of young Joseph and his coat of many colors is one of the best-known in the Bible. And for good reason. This ancient drama of family inheritance, sibling rivalry, betrayal, cover-ups, enslavement, false accusations, prophetic dreams, and shocking reversals contains many relevant insights for relying on God amid today's difficulties.

With pastoral warmth, Our Daily Bread devotional author Bill Crowder brings Joseph's story to life:

• Follow Joseph's growth from arrogant youth to humble leader
• Discover historical context to help make sense of confusing details
• Reflect on relatable themes such as family dysfunction, waiting on God, and reconciliation
• Respond to study questions to apply biblical principles to your own life

Revisit the life of Joseph to see how God can use trials such as broken relationships and unexpected setbacks to mature you and draw you closer to Himself. Whether read alone or in a church group, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to know the Bible better--and knows that the Bible makes us better.

Front Jacket

"Join me in exploring a truly outstanding person who did that hard work of trusting God--and his God used him quite literally to change his world." --Bill Crowder

Joseph--enslaved, lied about, imprisoned, forgotten--knew what it was like to face the difficult challenges of broken relationships. And that's what makes Joseph so relatable still today. His struggles are our struggles.

As Bill Crowder brings Joseph's story to life, we discover how God can use even the harshest and most unexpected setbacks to strengthen our faith and draw us closer to Himself. We too can respond to profound disappointment with faithfulness and trusting dependence on God.

Allow this very human story to inspire conversations that can lead to lasting change and restored relationships. Questions at the end of each chapter facilitate group discussion and help you apply its biblical principles to your own story.

Author Biography

Bill Crowder served as a pastor for more than 20 years before joining Our Daily Bread Ministries. He has published more than 20 books including King Solomon, has written many Bible study booklets, and cohosts the Discover the Word podcast. Now semiretired, Bill and his wife, Marlene, live in North Carolina.