John Bevere- The Bait of Satan
Chapter 2- Massive Offense
Matthew 24:10-13
2 people think they have been mistreated and those who have been mistreated.
Gossip is usually the beginning for people who think they have been mistreated. Or have correct info but have discerned incorrectly.
Josephs brothers were offended by him which led to them betraying him by selling him as a slave.
Pit stands for preacher in training. When God has you in a pit it is for the purpose of training you.
Refining fire- 2 types of people
Those who show faith in God threw all trials and those who turn away from God and turn to the world for their joy.
The only freedom Joseph had during his trials was the freedom to respond correctly to offenses.
No one but you can get you out of the will of God but you.
Genesis 37:20 brothers aimed to destroy the will of God for his life but No one can remove you from Gods will but u.
Complaining is the key way to remove you from Gods will. Complaining is telling God your way is better it is a form of rebellion and lack of faith.
Gods word or will will always come to pass unless you allow offense to creep in and take over.
God always has a plan despite disruptions.
Josephs greatest test was proclaiming the faithfulness of God when he himself seen no evidence of it. Joseph passed because of his FEAR of the Lord. Because of this witness to the butler he is delivered from the pit.
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