پەیدابوون 1:39-2

Excellence. We all want it. We want to be viewed as capable. We want to be recognized for our work. But what does excellence really take? Joseph’s story shows us how to work with God as the source of excellence, in both good times and bad.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the third part "The Story of Joseph." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Are you in a hard place today? Maybe it's a place of disaster or lack; fear or helplessness; bitter betrayal or crushing disappointment. In the midst of that place, God wants you to know that there is hope for a way out. He is ready, willing and able to rescue you and bring you out on top, no matter what you’re facing.

Even when our circumstances seem like they are going to defeat us, God is at work. The story of Joseph makes this clear, and examining his life helps us understand what it looks like for our own lives to be devoted to and guided by the Lord. Take this five-day study to see how God’s sovereign providence is always working to bring good out of evil.