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.

Michael McCracken

Discover:

• What do you notice about the interaction between Pharaoh and Joseph in verses 37-45?
• How do you think Joseph's work is impacted by his relationship with Pharaoh?
• What do you think Joseph realizes as all the earth is coming to Egypt for food?

 
Nurture:

• How do verses 37-45 give us a robust vision for salvation and redemption?
• What can we learn from the way Joseph names his sons?
• How does the gospel make us ready to see the goodness of God in our life despite past hurt and wounds?

 
Act:

• What would it look like for you to actively mark out and remember what God has done for you?
• What would it look like for you to remind yourself every day of your relationship as son or daughter of the King?

Father, thank you for being our good and awesome God.  We know people who do not know you.  So they don't experience your assuring presence and your satisfying love. They have no hope of heaven for themselves or for their unbelieving family members.  It saddens us but we keep praying for them.  Father send them the gospel message of Christ one more time…the power of God unto salvation to all those who believe. Spirit, enliven them spiritually and give them faith and love for Jesus the savior before it’s eternally too late. Thanks Lord, in Jesus name amen!

Jim McCracken

Agnus Dei
Doxology
Goodness of God
Jesus Precious Blood
Be Thou My Vision

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