Great Lives Joseph, Charles R. Swindoll
Great Lives Joseph, Charles R. Swindoll
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Great Lives: Joseph
A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness

Author: Charles R. Swindoll

Narrator: Maurice England

Unabridged: 3 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 11/24/2020


Synopsis

In a world where faith is fading and integrity is rare, the life and legacy of Joseph shine bright, showing us that following God brings hope even in the worst of circumstances. Join bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he sheds light on a man whose tenacious faith kept him strong in the face of temptation, danger, and torment.Great Lives: Joseph presents a fresh look at one of the most intriguing characters in the Old Testament and focuses on the virtue of forgiveness in the face of deceit and betrayal.From his famous multi-colored coat through the jealous rage that prompts his brothers to sell him into slavery to his astounding rise to national power, Swindoll follows Joseph through temptation, imprisonment, his ascension in Egyptian society, and the brothers who deceived him. Despite the incredible challenges he faced throughout his life, Joseph stood firm, exemplifying what's possible when ordinary people maintain their connections with God.In Great Lives: Joseph, the third installment in Swindoll's bestselling Great Lives from God's Word series, Swindoll traces the life and legacy of a man who exemplified grace under pressure, teaching us how to:Be quick to forgiveLive with integrityTrust God every step of the wayJoseph's story reads like an epic novel, filled with intrigue, tension, temptation, and torrential emotions--but it heartens us as we face the same kinds of difficulties today, proving that we can triumph over whatever life sends our way.

About Charles R. Swindoll

Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. Since 1998, he has served as the founding pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck’s listening audience extends beyond a local church body. As a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs around the world. Chuck’s leadership as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation of men and women for ministry.


Reviews

Goodreads review by D.A. on September 02, 2015

The first thing that surprised me in reading this biography was the fact that Joseph has more of the Bible devoted to his story than other other character. I was familiar with his tale before I read this, and I learned nothing new about him. However Swindoll's style, particularly how he quotes Bible......more

Goodreads review by Mary on April 03, 2018

Chuck strikes again! I read his book on David a few years go and have yet to come across another author who brings these people to life! Not only does Swindoll takes you through the life of Joseph, he gives you practical application throughout the book, and he also brings you back to the most import......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on September 07, 2019

It's been years since I read this book, but due to some things going on in my life, I really wanted/needed to reread this story. Joseph has been my hero for a very long time. He went through so much, yet he kept his focus on the right things. He didn't come better or seek revenge. This audiobook was......more

Goodreads review by Misty on January 20, 2010

I enjoyed this book about Joseph. I've always been fascinated by his life story. He definitly was a person with a great attitude and of great integrity. I hope both of those qualities are in my own son Jozef.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on September 01, 2012

I love these biographical profiles Charles Swindoll has written. I've read the ones he did on David and Paul, and they were excellent as well. Here are some take-aways: * A strong faith leads to a good attitude. When those two essentials are in place, troubles become challenges to face not reasons t......more