The story of Joseph continues the lineage of the people of Israel - God’s chosen people.  It is clear from beginning to end that God is more faithful to His people than they are to Him.  We will see, in the life and times of Joseph, that in God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted.  In the end, our lives, like Joseph’s, will prove our great need for God’s salvation and that his plans and purposes for our lives are good.

Roy Stokes

Discover

• Have you ever said or heard someone else say in regard to their life “I wouldn’t change anything”?  What do you think of that statement? 
• If you had a “do over”, what is the first thought that comes to mind that you would change? 
• How could the statement “In God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted” settle a troubled heart? 

Nurture

• As a follower of Jesus Christ, how does the knowledge of His not only forgiving your sin but, also, remembering it no more affect the way you view your life up to this point in time?  
• Does knowing God works all things together for good for those who love Him cause you to quickly turn to Him?
• How have you been “tested” and found the LORD to be faithful?

Act

• How would faithfully applying the truth of Romans 8:6 affect your decisions? 
• What will you do to be better prepared for the tests that are sure to come your way?

Father, help the brethren in our church family to comprehend the truth in the Lord’s supper, not just when we take it at church, but for everyday faith on mission with Christ.  We’ve heard it many times that Jesus, just hours before he would be hung on the cross for our sins, ate the passover supper with his disciples…and during it, he introduced a new and better supper for his followers. He took bread and broke it and gave pieces of it to his followers. He said, “take and eat it, for this is my body which is broken for you.” Jesus also took a cup of wine and said, “this is my blood which is shed for you…”take and drink it…” “and when you do, remember me…”  Father, Jesus’ body was broken and his blood was shed not only to save us from our sin of unbelief once and for all, but his bloody,  sacrificial death saved us for wonderful fellowship with him everyday of our lives.  Yes, through Christ’s death on that cross, the Father cleansed and purified us from sin’s penalty, eternal death. So I know that I have been saved from the devil’s hell. But there is something more…I've not only been washed in the blood for eternal life in heaven, but God cleanses me from my daily sins that interrupt my sweet fellowship of walking with Him. Thanks Father…what a great salvation you have bestowed upon us who follow the Son, led by the Spirit, and adopted by You! In JESUS’ name amen!

Jim McCracken

Firm Foundation (He Won't)
It Was Finished Upon That Cross
Holy Is Our God
How Marvelous

Why did God wait so long to send His Son, Jesus, to earth?

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