1. God has revealed to Pharaoh his plan (1-36)

Pharaoh had two dreams. He knew that they meant something, but no one could tell him what. Then the cupbearer remembered Joseph. Joseph was brought out of his prison cell to stand before the king of all Egypt. Pharaohs claimed deity, but Joseph didn't calculate about what to say. He spoke the truth. He made it clear that interpretations belong to God who rules history and nature. God had revealed to Pharaoh what he was going to do. Pharaoh's dreams meant that God was going to send seven years of abundance, then seven years of famine to Egypt. Joseph then advised the king how to prepare.

2. Pharaoh accepts God's word (37-40)

Pharaoh might have become angry at Joseph's temerity, but he did not. He accepted God's word and recognized Joseph as God's servant. He put him in charge of his palace and made him the second man over Egypt. God was with Joseph.

Application: Lord, help me to stand before you instead of before the pharaohs of the world.
One Word: Stand before God