Genesis 40 - Training in Servanthood

On the surface, this chapter's account of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's cupbearer's and baker's dreams often gives us a thrill. God is clearly acting supernaturally through Joseph here.

But underneath the surface, God is doing much more. First, He's working out a part of His perfect redemptive plan. But additionally, He's also using this long period of slavery and imprisonment to train Joseph in servanthood.

This passage also provides us an opportunity to think deeply about what kind of role dream interpretation should play in the life of the Christian.