GENESIS 50
2 Outlines
Genesis 50:15-21
FORGIVEN!
Jacob was dead! The patriarch of the clan had gone on. What would happen now? As long as Jacob had been alive
Brother Joseph, Prime Minister of
CONCERN OF JOSEPH'S
BROTHERS - Vs. 15
In Genesis 37 we are
told that Joseph's brothers had sold Joseph into slavery.
Now they were concerned
that Joseph would "get even".
CONFESSION OF JOSEPH'S
BROTHERS - Vss. 16-18
They basically sent to
Joseph and begged for mercy. Then, they came and submitted themselves to him.
COMPASSION ON JOSEPH'S
BROTHERS - Vss. 19-21
Joseph realized that God
was the judge, not him. (Romans 12:19) - Vs. 19
Joseph saw God's purpose
in his mistreatment. "God meant it for good." - Vs. 20
Joseph showed his
forgiveness by continuing to take care of his brothers and their families. -
Vs. 21
When we are concerned
about our sins and confess our need for a Savior, God has compassion and
forgives us. Romans 10:13, Ephesians 2:8-9
When we are concerned
about our sins as Christians and confess them, God has compassion and forgives.
1 John 1:9
When others are
concerned about their offenses towards us and confess, seeking forgiveness, we
are to have compassion and forgive. Ephesians 4:32
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Genesis 50:20 etc.
MEANT FOR GOOD
"...ye thought evil
against me, but God meant it unto good..."
The life of Joseph is
perhaps the best Old Testament example we have of the accuracy of Romans
8:28. The sale of Joseph as a slave was meant for harm
by his brothers. The end result was Joseph becoming prime minister of
JOSEPH WAS HONEST, BUT
HUMILIATED Chapter 37
JOSEPH WAS STEADFAST,
BUT SLANDERED Chapter 39
JOSEPH WAS FAITHFUL, BUT
FORGOTTEN Chapter 40