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Genesis 39:20-23

1. What did Joseph and Paul have in common?

Paul and Joseph were being put in prison despite not commiting sinful crime.

Like Paul, while Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him.

The LORD showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

Philippians 1:12-20

2. Why should we not fear physical restrictions?

Paul says "Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death."

Despite being held in prison, Paul continues to share the gospel and write letters to the churches, which now becomes an important part of the Bible. Being chained up did not restrict him, yet it gave Him other opportunities to serve for Christ.