Joseph's brothers feared retribution from him after their father's death, but Joseph reassured them of his forgiveness and kindness, emphasizing that their past actions were intended for good by God. This narrative highlights the struggle to accept forgiveness as well as the grace shown by Joseph, which prefigures Christ's ultimate forgiveness. The document encourages reflection on personal forgiveness and the assurance of grace in one's life.

2. Genesis 50:15-16
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their
father was dead, they said, “It may be that
Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all
the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a
message to Joseph, saying, “Your father
gave this command before he died:
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3. Genesis 50:17-18
‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the
transgression of your brothers and their
sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And
now, please forgive the transgression of the
servants of the God of your father.” Joseph
wept when they spoke to him. His brothers
also came and fell down before him and
said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
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4. Genesis 50:19-21
But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for
am I in the place of God? As for you, you
meant evil against me, but God meant it for
good, to bring it about that many people
should be kept alive, as they are today. So
do not fear; I will provide for you and your
little ones.” Thus he comforted them and
spoke kindly to them.
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6. It is no secret that the LIFE of
Christ is to be LIVED out in
the believer

7. It is no secret that the LIFE of
Christ is to be LIVED out in
the believer
Traits that attract us to Joseph PREFIGURE
what we will discover to a GREATER degree
in Jesus.

8. It is no secret that the LIFE of
Christ is to be LIVED out in
the believer
Traits that attract us to Joseph PREFIGURE
what we will discover to a GREATER degree
in Jesus.
The perceived THREAT of PAYBACK was a
very REAL fear for Joseph’s brothers.

9. The brothers fear that Joseph
continues to HOLD the
wrong they did over their
heads.

10. The brothers fear that Joseph
continues to HOLD the
wrong they did over their
heads.
They have been living with the GUILT, FEAR,
and ANXIETY, despite the GRACE that
Joseph has extended to them.

11. The brothers fear that Joseph
continues to HOLD the
wrong they did over their
heads.
They have been living with the GUILT, FEAR,
and ANXIETY, despite the GRACE that
Joseph has extended to them.
This text reveals the DIFFICULTY in believing
that we are TRULY and FULLY forgiven.

12. We see GRACE through
Joseph in FORGIVENESS
despite how EGREGIOUSLY
they had wronged him; as well
as in his continued PROVISION

13. We see GRACE through
Joseph in FORGIVENESS
despite how EGREGIOUSLY
they had wronged him; as well
as in his continued PROVISION
Jesus prays for forgiveness for those who
CRUCIFIED Him; how much more ASSURANCE
do we need that He is willing to forgiven any
that TURN to Him?

14. We see GRACE through
Joseph in FORGIVENESS
despite how EGREGIOUSLY
they had wronged him; as well
as in his continued PROVISION
Jesus prays for forgiveness for those who
CRUCIFIED Him; how much more ASSURANCE
do we need that He is willing to forgiven any
that TURN to Him?
Joseph refuses to dish out what they DESERVE,
but gives what is UNDESERVED.

15. Please take a moment to fill out your
Communication Card
My Next Step Today is to:
( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)
( ) Read Genesis 37-50
( ) Seek to better reflect Christ to others
( ) Identify where I am struggling to accept
or give forgiveness
( ) Reflect on God’s forgiveness and
provision
( ) Other________________________