Joseph had experienced betrayal by his brothers, slavery, false accusations, and imprisonment. Yet he was attentive to the suffering of others. What does his behavior in this chapter reveal about his character despite his circumstances? What does this teach us about serving people when we are going through difficult seasons ourselves?
Joseph's circumstances did not change at the end of Genesis 40. How does this chapter challenge the idea that faithfulness always produces immediate, visible blessings? What is the difference between believing that God is present with us in suffering and believing that God will immediately remove our suffering?
How does Genesis 40 point ahead to the gospel?