Intro - I'm thankful that many (if not most) of America's founding fathers were God-fearing Christians. God has always been interested and involved in the affairs of men and nations. He raised up Joseph to be a righteous ruler in Egypt at a strategic time. He was a type of Christ and a true statesman.

• The Predicament for Survival - Vs. 13-25



• Money for Food - V. 14



• Livestock for Food - Vs. 15-17



• Land for Food - Vs. 16-20



• Lives for Food - Vs. 21,23-26



• The Principle for Separation - Vs. 22,26



• The Prosperity of the Saints - V. 27



• They had a Place - v. 27a



• They had Possessions - v. 27b



• They had Progress - v. 27c

Concl. - Joseph wa a great statesman, savior to his people...Jesus is an even greater statesman, Savior to His people.