The TEN Tests: From Promise to Purpose - The Poser Test

SERIES: THE 10 TEST: FROM PROMISE TO PURPOSE

THE POWER TEST – SERMON

GENESIS 41

October 23, 2022

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Genesis 41:14 “Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once, and he was quickly brought from the prison.”

We will need to remember…

#1. THE SOURCE OF POWER

Genesis 41:15 “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it.” ¹⁶”It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.”

Psalm 62:11 “God has spoken plainly, and I have heard it many times: Power, O God, belongs to you.”

John 19:11 Then Jesus said, “You would have no power over me unless it were given to you from above.”

2 Peter 1:3 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and goodness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence."

Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes."

1 Corinthians 1:18 "For the word of the cross if folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

#2. THE PATH TO POWER

James 4:10 “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and he will life you up.”

1 Peter 5:5-6 “Likewise younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility. For God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” ⁶ Therefore humble yourselves under the might hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."

Romans 8:13 "For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live."

#3. THE REASON FOR POWER

Acts 10:38 "And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

Deuteronomy 8:17-18  "¹⁷You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” ¹⁸But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today."