Sermon Cloud

Joseph

God's Plan Is Always Best

Genesis 37-50

Joseph: A life in review     Genesis 37-50

The Brothers: jealousy, opportunity, treachery: 37

Joseph: tested, and triumphant: 39-41

Joseph: testing the brothers: 42-44

Joseph: the triumph of forgiveness and mercy

GOD: LIFE LESSONS

ABOUT GOD

Despite the presence of evil, God's plan is always best, and always right on schedule.

There is far more joy in granting forgiveness than in exacting revenge.

While forgiveness is ours to grant, reconciliation demands a repentant, reformed heart on the part of the offender.

ABOUT US

We must not let circumstance or feeling turn us away from trust in the Lord, allegiance to His Word, and zeal for His Kingdom.

To choose mercy over revenge is to align with the ethic of heaven and oppose the way of this world.

We must be active advocates in our every relationship, asking or granting forgiveness where needed, and always prizing reconciliation and unity.

JESUS CHRIST: LIFE FOCUS

Jesus Christ: At the center of God's plan is a Savior who is fully worthy of our trust.

Jesus Christ: He stands as the ever present reminder that God glorifies Himself in extending forgiveness and mercy to the unworthy.

Jesus Christ: He endured the cross, taking upon Himself our sin, so that He might bring us back into a loving relationship with the Almighty.