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Season 2: The Pursuit  // The Reality of Temptation   Genesis 39    September 20th, 2026

1.     Which do you prefer: movie or show? Why?

2.     What’s something you swore you would never do, wear, buy, or try—but eventually gave in?

3.     What are some of the different “pits” Joseph experiences in Genesis 39:1–20?

4.      In verses 2–6, what does Joseph do with the responsibility Potiphar gives him? What does the passage say about where Joseph’s success came from?

5.     Why do you think it can be difficult to give God credit for our success while still taking responsibility for working hard?

6.     Joseph says, “How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” Why do you think remembering WHO we are ultimately sinning against can change how we respond to temptation?

7.     Look at verses 7–12. How does Potiphar’s wife’s temptation change over time?

8.     Why is “running away” sometimes the wisest and most faithful response to temptation? What might that look like in real life?

9.     Joseph does the right thing and still gets falsely accused and thrown into prison. What does his story teach us about the fact that doing the right thing doesn't always produce an immediate good outcome?

10. Which is easier for you to recognize: temptation pursuing you, or accusation discouraging you after you've failed? Why?

11. 1 Corinthians 16:13, “Be watchful. Stand firm in the faith.” What is one practical thing you can do this week to be more watchful or to stand firm against temptation?