7-Day Bible Reading Plan on the life of Joseph

Day 1: The Pit – When Dreams Turn to Despair
Read Genesis 37:1-36

Joseph’s journey begins with a dream, but his brothers' jealousy leads to betrayal. What should have been a moment of favor turns into a breaking point—Joseph is thrown into a pit and sold into slavery.

Devotional Thought: Sometimes, the dreams God places in our hearts seem to take us in the opposite direction. Instead of progress, we face setbacks, rejection, and even betrayal. Joseph's pit experience reminds us that even when life feels out of control, God is still working behind the scenes.

Reflection Questions:
1.Have you ever felt stuck in a “pit” season where your dreams seemed impossible?

2.How can you trust God even when you don’t understand His plan?

Day 2: The House of Potiphar – When Integrity Leads to Injustice
Read Genesis 39:1-23

As a slave in Egypt, Joseph chooses faithfulness and integrity. Yet, his obedience to God leads to false accusations and imprisonment.

Devotional Thought:
Sometimes, doing the right thing doesn't seem to pay off immediately. Joseph’s faithfulness led him to another breaking point—prison. But even in the hardest seasons, God’s favor doesn’t leave us. What seems like a setback is often a setup for something greater.

Reflection Questions:
1. Have you ever faced unfair treatment for doing the right thing?

2.How does Joseph’s story encourage you to remain faithful despite trials?

Day 3: The Prison – When Waiting Feels Like Wasting
Read Genesis 40:1-23

Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh’s officials, but despite his kindness, he is forgotten in prison for two more years.

Devotional Thought:
Waiting can feel like being stuck. When our prayers seem unanswered, we wonder if God has forgotten us. But Joseph’s time in prison was not wasted—it was preparation. God is always working, even when we feel unseen.

Reflection Questions:
1.What area of your life feels like a long season of waiting?

2.How can you shift your perspective to see this time as preparation rather than punishment?

Day 4: The Palace – When Breakthrough Comes Suddenly
Read Genesis 41:1-57

In one day, Joseph goes from prison to palace. He interprets Pharaoh’s dream and is promoted to second-in-command over all of Egypt.

Devotional Thought:
God’s timing is often sudden. After years of pain, Joseph's breakthrough happened in an instant. Your breaking point is not your ending—it may be the doorway to something beyond what you can imagine. Trust God’s timing!

Reflection Questions:
1.Have you experienced a breakthrough that came when you least expected it?

2.How can you trust that God is working behind the scenes in your current struggles?

Day 5: The Famine – When Past Wounds Meet Present Purpose
Read Genesis 42:1-38

Joseph's brothers unknowingly come to him for food. The ones who betrayed him now stand before him in need.

Devotional Thought:
God’s purpose is bigger than our pain. Joseph had every reason to seek revenge, but instead, he recognized that God had used his suffering for a greater purpose. Your pain may be preparing you to bless those around you.

Reflection Questions:
1.How has God used past struggles to shape your character?

2.How can you choose forgiveness over bitterness in a difficult relationship?

Day 6: The Reunion – When Restoration Requires Surrender
Read Genesis 45:1-28

Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and forgives them, acknowledging that God had a greater plan all along.

Devotional Thought:
Surrender is not just about letting go of control—it’s about trusting that God’s plan is better than our own. Joseph chose surrender instead of revenge, and it led to reconciliation. True freedom comes when we trust God enough to forgive.

Reflection Questions:
1.What do you need to surrender in order to experience peace?

2.How does Joseph’s response to his brothers challenge the way you handle conflict?

Day 7: The Bigger Picture – When Everything Comes Full Circle
Read Genesis 50:15-21

After their father’s death, Joseph’s brothers fear revenge. Instead, Joseph reassures them, declaring, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good” (Genesis 50:20).

Devotional Thought:
God can turn every breaking point into a breakthrough. What others meant for evil, God can use for good. Even when life doesn’t make sense, we can trust that God is weaving every hardship into His greater purpose.

Reflection Questions:
1.How does knowing God is in control help you face difficulties?

2.What is one way you can trust God more deeply with your future?

This 7-Day Plan is a reminder that our breaking points are not the end of our story—they are the places where surrender leads to God’s greater purpose.