JOSEPH

by Jimmy Swaggart

Joseph takes you back to the ancient history of Genesis; back to the beginning when God was raising up his chosen people through promises He mane to the patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This is the story of Jacob's son, Joseph, whose actions and reactions after being sold into slavery by his brothers mirror the compassion, grace, and love of the Master, Lord Jesus. In these pages, you'll find the meaning if Joseph's coat of many colors, his God-given dreams and interpretations, and his miraculous journey from the pit of slavery to the palace of Egypt. All part of God's plan for his life. Every believer can learn from studying the life of Joseph, a type of Christ, who demonstrated to his won family true forgiveness, acceptance, and restoration.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2009

About the author

Jimmy Lee Swaggart was an American Pentecostal televangelist, pastor, media mogul, author and gospel music artist.
Swaggart was ordained as a pastor by the Assemblies of God. He went on to become one of the most well-known televangelists in America. During the 1980s, his crusades were a major part of his ministry—drawing large crowds and receiving significant media attention. Swaggart founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which owns and operates the SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN). He also founded the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. Swaggart was the senior pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Swaggart was known for scandals involving prostitutes and revolutionary groups accused of war crimes in southern Africa. One prostitution scandal gave rise to a televised February 21, 1988, speech by Swaggart known as his "I have sinned" speech. After Swaggart was defrocked by the Assemblies of God due to sexual immorality, he moved on to become a non-denominational minister.
Swaggart wrote about 50 Christian books offered through his ministry. He sold over 15 million records worldwide as a gospel artist and he also received one Grammy Awards nomination.