Joseph in the Palace (Genesis 41:14–16)

In Genesis 41:14–16, we witness one of the most dramatic reversals in Scripture. Joseph is called out of prison and brought into the palace in a single moment. The text says Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and immediately Joseph was taken from the dungeon. What man had forgotten, God suddenly remembered. This reminds us that when God’s timing arrives, change can happen faster than we ever imagined.

Before Joseph stands before Pharaoh, he shaves and changes his clothes. This is more than personal grooming—it symbolizes preparation for a new season. Joseph could not enter the palace wearing the garments of the prison. Likewise, God often requires us to be ready outwardly and inwardly for where He is taking us. Preparation matters, even when promotion comes unexpectedly.

When Pharaoh speaks to Joseph, he says, “I have heard it said of you that you can understand a dream to interpret it.” This is Joseph’s moment. He could have taken credit. After years of suffering, betrayal, and silence, this was his chance to prove himself. Yet Joseph responds with humility: “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Joseph understood that his gift did not belong to him—it belonged to God.

This moment reveals Joseph’s character. Prison did not poison him, and promotion did not pride him. His faith remained intact in both suffering and success. Joseph teaches us that true greatness is not found in position, but in dependence on God. He stands before the most powerful ruler of the world, yet boldly declares that only God holds the answer.

For us today, this passage reminds us that God can take us from obscurity to opportunity in an instant. However, when the door opens, the question is not where we stand, but who we glorify. Joseph shows us that when God elevates us, our responsibility is to point back to Him. The palace did not change Joseph—his faith had already been settled in the prison.

In Galatians 5:22, Paul writes, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love…”

Love is listed first because it is foundational. Joy and peace flow from it. When the Spirit produces love in us, it changes how we see people.

The First Principle of God’s Love:

Seeing others through the eyes of love.

Our lives are shaped by those who loved us — and those who refused to love us. The way we were loved influences how we love, and God's unconditional is an example of how we are to love others.

Joe’s in Jail Genesis 39:20 | Psalm 105:18

What do you do when obedience lands you in a prison season? Joseph did everything right—and still found himself in chains. This message dives into the reality that following God doesn’t exempt us from hardship, but it does position us for purpose.

In this Bible study, we’ll explore four truths to remember when life feels like a prison:

God forms champions in places of fear, not comfort

Adversity is often the pathway to achievement

What threatens you may be the very thing God uses to deliver you

God can turn your predicament into profit

We’ll also confront the emotions of the prison—doubt, discouragement, and depression—and see how God meets us in each one. From Gideon’s questions to John the Baptist’s doubt, Scripture reminds us that doubt is not disbelief, and feeling low does not mean God has left.

If you’re in a season where praise feels hard, faith feels tested, or hope feels distant, this message will remind you: God is still with you, even in the prison—and He’s not done writing your story yet.

This message from Proverbs 24:16 teaches that failure does not define the believer. While the righteous may experience repeated falls, God’s grace enables them to rise again. The distinguishing mark of the righteous is not perfection, but repentance, perseverance, and restoration through the faithfulness of God.

DON’T STOP THE HEALING

Psalm 107:19–20 tells us that when God’s people cried out, He sent His Word and healed them. Healing flows from God’s Word, and His promises in Christ are already Yes and Amen (2 Corinthians 1:20). God heals physically, emotionally, spiritually, and in every area of life (Luke 4:18).

The power is available, but healing can be blocked by barriers:

Ignorance – what we don’t know can destroy us (Hosea 4:6)

Unbelief – miracles are limited where faith is absent (Matthew 13:58)

Unconfessed sin – confession opens the door to mercy (Proverbs 28:13)

Unforgiveness – forgiveness is required to receive (Matthew 6:14)

Occult involvement – serving God alone brings healing (Exodus 23:24–25)

Dishonor toward parents – honor releases blessing (Deuteronomy 5:16)

Generational curses – curses without cause cannot stand, and in Christ the curse is broken (Proverbs 26:2; Revelation 22:3)

God has given us authority to pull down strongholds and align our lives with His truth (2 Corinthians 10:4–5). Remove the barriers, stand on His Word, and don’t stop the healing.

The Pit Is Not Proof of Failure-

“They took him and threw him into the pit…” (v.24)

Joseph was thrown into the pit not because of rebellion, but obedience. He was doing exactly what his father asked. This teaches us a hard truth: faithfulness does not exempt us from hardship.

We often assume that if things are going wrong, we must be doing something wrong. But Joseph’s pit tells us otherwise. Sometimes the pit is not God’s punishment—it’s God’s process.

-You can be anointed and still abandoned

-Loved by God and still misunderstood

-Chosen and still suffering

The pit does not cancel the promise.

Joseph’s dreams weren’t random ambition—they were revelation. God was showing Joseph who he would become long before he was ready to handle it. Check out Week 3 of Bible Study.

Journey Into the Unknown – Part 4: The Danger of Re-Entry

1 Samuel 28:3–7

In the final message of Journey Into the Unknown, Pastor Joey challenges us to confront the spiritual danger of returning to what God has already delivered us from. Drawing from 1 Samuel 28:3–7, we see King Saul at a critical moment—fearful, desperate, and disconnected from God. Instead of waiting on the Lord, Saul re-enters forbidden territory, seeking answers from a source God had clearly warned him against.

This message reveals how seasons of silence, pressure, or uncertainty can tempt us to fall back into old habits, mindsets, or dependencies. Pastor Joey reminds us that re-entry often begins subtly—with fear replacing faith and desperation replacing obedience. What feels like a shortcut for relief can ultimately distance us further from God’s purpose.

As we conclude this journey, we are encouraged to trust God even when the way forward feels unclear. The unknown is not an invitation to go backward, but an opportunity to deepen our dependence on the Lord. True direction and peace are found not by revisiting the past, but by standing firm in obedience and faith.

Key Takeaway: When God has called you out, don’t go back—trust Him in the unknown.