Genesis 41:41-43 “So Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt.’ Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. He had him ride in a chariot as his second-in-command, and people shouted before him, ‘Make way!’ Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt.”

In these days, Egypt was a great nation, and perhaps the strongest, most powerful nation in the world. King Pharaoh was considered a god. Egypt’s control extended from the Mediterranean Sea to the far south.

Principle: There are enjoyable trappings that go with power positions in business and in governments – especially in monarchies.

The fun part of a democracy is that you don’t have to look powerful and rich to be powerful and rich.

Discussion:

1. What are some of the great perks that come with riches and power today?

2. How do they compare with some of the simple pleasures in this life?

3. If available to you, how can they be used in a kingdom way?