I was studying the life of Joseph in at http://m.grace.church/message-series/298
My friend Nancy had a great analogy about God's sovereignty and our free will. God has plans in mind, our sin and the sin of others can put us on a different route and that can prolong the journey. But we'll get to the place God is taking us.
Here's my notes from today's passage
https://www.biblegateway.com/
My friend Nancy had a great analogy about God's sovereignty and our free will. God has plans in mind, our sin and the sin of others can put us on a different route and that can prolong the journey. But we'll get to the place God is taking us.
Here's my notes from today's passage
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Life goes on. Blessings at last
- after death bury me with ancestors
- 49:22-26, Jacob: 142 years old
17 years in Egypt, gathered to his people
Embalmed for 40 days, all Egypt mourned 70 days
Gen 50:20-21
Gen 50:20-21
110 years, honored death
Bless kids and grandchildren
- remember them, know them
- blessings that that are suitable to them Gen 29:28
- your words matter
Understand God is sovereign
- you meant evil, but God meant it for good
- Joseph responded to opportunity for revenge with grace
- Romans 8:28; embrace God's sovereignty and you will be set up for victorious Christian living
- Peace and security in God's ordering your steps
Use your remaining years
- Joseph used his remaining years to leave a legacy
- lived a life of grace, peace with family and friends
Don't forget the ultimate family reunion
- one day family reunited with those who have passed on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- encourage one another
- family you've never met
Don't forget Jesus as we study Joseph
- Joseph forgiveness, points to Jesus forgiveness
- brothers, sin, suffering, sent ahead, burial...kinsman redeemer
- we are like brothers, Jesus like Joseph
