Joseph: Exalted Through Trials

by F.B. Meyer

JOSEPH : EXALTED THROUGH TRIALS   WHAT AN INCREDIBLE STORY! When we turn to the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis, we encounter one of the most unique men in all of Scripture. For the story of Joseph is the story of Calvary in miniature.In Exalted through Trials, F.B.Meyer sketches a biographical portrait of Joseph that is reminiscent of the story of our Savior, Jesus Christ. With a conscious intention of breaking down the artificial walls of time and prestige, Meyer introduces us to the real man behind the mystique. He portrays Joseph as completely human-with the temptations and frailty common to all of us. Meyers' portrait of Joseph shows us an ordinary man faced with a multitude of pressures and trials, any one of which could have caused him to give up hope and turn away from God. Yet Joseph has a solid foundation of knowing right from wrong, and he had developed a personal relationship with God that gave him the power to make the right choices.Joseph desired to be used of God, and therefore saw God's gracious provision and blessing though his life. After reading Joseph, Exalted through Trials, you should have a little doubt that God can use testing and trials to empower us. You will also discover that Joseph was an ordinary man who lived and extraordinary life of faith and dependence upon God-for it is God who is the source of greatness in Joseph and in each of us.   

Genres: Christian, Biography, Nonfiction, History

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1975

About the author

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Reviews

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joseph has always been one of my favorite stories, and I loved reading about it from this author!

I found i couldn’t quite see myself giving it 5 stars cause a few issues I had (mostly with it being a very old book and having some old fashioned ideas at time [ex, only referring to your parents as ‘father’ and ‘mother’, which is okay for some people, but it’s also not wrong that I (respectfully) refer to my parents as ‘mom’ and ‘dad’.])

Overall, it was a short, easy, and very inspiring read! I loved it!

Happy reading guys!

[Tori Samar · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book certainly gave me a renewed appreciation for the life of Joseph. In particular, I benefited from considering some of Meyers's parallels between Joseph and Christ, as well as his insights on sin and temptation (whether in the brothers' negative example or in Joseph's positive example). I reduced my rating somewhat, however, because while Meyer makes several remarks that are good, true, and helpful in their own right, he arrives at these remarks by overreaching on some of his exegesis, in my opinion—sometimes making the narrative of Joseph say more than it actually says.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was such a blessing to be reminded once again that it is God that is in control of the world. I often need my vision realigned to remember that I am small player in God's world and that He has a specific role for me to play. God is not dependent on any of us. We do our little work and cease.

[Dima Belous · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, read it when I was in college, going through difficult times, greatly encouraged me to look towards Christ.

[Nahte · Rating 5 out of 5]

"IT was said by Coleridge that our greatest mission is to rescue admitted truths from the neglect caused by their universal admission. There is much force in this. When a truth is fighting for existence, it compels men, whether they love it or not, to consider it. But when its position is secured, it becomes like a well-used coin, or the familiar text which hangs unnoticed on the wall. It is a great mission to rescue such truths from neglect; to flash upon them the strong light which arrests attention; to play the part of Old Mortality, who, chisel in hand, was wont to clear the mould of neglect from the gravestones of the Covenanters, so that the legend might stand out clear-cut."

When I found this book (by chance or maybe not) I thought it would be a regular read expounding on the life of Joseph, but I was wrong. This book reminded me of the depth of God's Word, His thoughts, and how His ways cannot be fathomed. F.B. Meyer reminded me that life isn't fair and the world is a cruel place, but like Joseph, if we abide by God's side, His grace is sufficient to lead us through all these troubles into the fullness of Joy that can only be found in the LORD. This was a great read, a gentle reminder of God's Truth.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

“There is a whole heaven of difference between fruit and works - the fruits of the spirit, and works of the flesh. Oh that Christian people would learn that there is a great danger in their putting forth their own self-directed energies in Christian living; and that their true power consists in being still, while Jesus from His hidden life in heaven pours out through them His grace and power and blessing on the world.” (F. B. Meyer)

I took my time and slowly savored this book. Before reading, I had never realized that Joseph was a “type” or a foreshadowing of Jesus. The way that F.B. Meyer unfolds scripture is both illuminating and challenging. This book is no different, and the beautiful story of Joseph’s life was made completely fresh to me, even after decades of familiarity. Highly recommend!

[Nesto · Rating 5 out of 5]

هذا الكتاب ليس فقط رائع
و لكن اروع مما توقعت ان يتناول المؤلف الشخصية بهذا الجمال ممهدا امامنا طرقا لكل جوانب شخصيته التى تتخيلها أو قد لا تتخيلها
مع اعتبار انه ليس شخصية روائية بل شخص لحياة معاشة لها انعاكسها على حياتنا روحياً و اجتماعياً و عملياً
اشكر الله انه أتاح لى ان اقرأ هذا الكتاب رغم ان اصداره قديم جدا إلا انى شعرت لو سنحت لى الفرصة ان اقابل مثل هذا الكاتب
الذى جعلنى أحلم لو أرى يوسف و اجرى معه حديث صحفى و أحببته اكتر مما كنت احبه

[richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Joesph ~ F.B. Meyer

⭐⭐⭐ 3/5

This excellent book was not only a great reminder of the wonderful story of Joseph in genesis but also the author ties Joseph in with the Christ which is the right thing to do as Joseph was a type of Christ a foreshadowing of the one to come, Jesus.

Some of these chapters were very excellent and you can know that the author is a Godly man and really knows the gospel truly and communicates that clearly in these pages.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joseph

Jacob’s Son, Joseph, was an extraordinary child. He was the oldest of Rachel’s two sons, his father’s beloved wife.
Sold into Egyptian slavery by his siblings, Joseph rose to be a ruler in Egypt. He is one of the greatest character’s in the Old Testament.

[Sean Harding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meyer Mission #21
I have said before that I have found the 'biography' books of Meyer less engaging than the other ones, but this was a cracking good read, and very encouraging and challenging.
21 books from Meyer read now.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thorough look at the life of Joseph with a lot of insight as to how his life relates to the life of Jesus. Very thought provoking.

[Landon Coleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was better than I expected. Throughout, Meyer slips into allegory and moralism, but he also offers some lucid insights into the story of Joseph and the family dynamics involved.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I expressed to a professor that I loved FB Meyer's book on Hebrews, The Way Into the Holiest; Expositions of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and she recommended his character studies to me. I was not disappointed. Both practical and insightful, Meyer's expositions on the life of Joseph stand the test of time. I left encouraged and challenged and more excited to teach the life of Joseph to the students in my Genesis classes. I recommend this book to anyone who is studying Genesis/the life of Joseph or to any believer who just wants a good character study to read with their devotion time.

[Mark A Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meyer never takes his eyes off of the big picture, tracing the unfolding providence of God throughout the life of Joseph, and pointing out how that story foreshadows the greater work of Christ that was yet to come. This reissue (Meyer died in 1929) updates some of the language, but it is still archaic in places. Yet this should not discourage any from reading an important look at one of the most famous stories in history.

[Donna Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good little book about the life and Joseph and encouragement that we can learn from his life serving God, even in trying times.

[Magz Tan · Rating 5 out of 5]

great great book!