But GOD (Study of Genesis)
For you will certainly carry out God’s purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you where you serve like Judas or like John. -C.S.Lewis; The Problems of Pain
Joseph
Genesis 43:15-34
-Tattletale Dreamer
-Egyptian Slave
2 Corinthians 7:10 “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation.”
-Egyptian Prisoner
Genesis 41:38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?”
-2nd in Command in Egypt
“God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply.” -A.W.Tozer
Genesis 50:19-21 19 But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. 21 No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.
BUT GOD
Romans 8:28 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Hebrews 11:22 22 It was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, said confidently that the people of Israel would leave Egypt. He even commanded them to take his bones with them when they left.
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Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.
Philippians 4:16
Study of Genesis: Weekly reading plan
Day 1: Joseph: From Slave to the Palace (Genesis 37, 39-41)
Day 2: Judah and Tamar(Genesis 30)
Day 3: Joseph’s Brothers Seek Food (Genesis 42-44)
Day 4: Family Reunited (Genesis 45-47)
Day 5: Blessing and Legacy (Genesis 48-50)
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