Joseph’s Big Break

In verses 17-45, we learn that Joseph is able to interpret Pharaoh’s dream on-the-spot.

As a result, Joseph–only 30 years old–is installed as ruler of all Egypt.

Don’t forget, just minutes before this encounter, Joseph was serving a life sentence in prison.

How would you handle this kind of rags-to-riches experience?

Moses v. Pharaoh

Moses prays on behalf of Pharaoh several times throughout the plagues.

It is interesting that another early model of prayer is intercessory, not directly from the sinner to God.