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:

• How many different ways do you see God working in the lives of the characters in the story?
• What is the significance of Joseph's statement:  "Do not interpretations belong to God?"
• What is the significance of the cupbearer forgetting Joseph?

 
Nurture:

• Do you have a desire to do something great for the Kingdom?  What does your heart long to do?
• Where do you see God preparing you?
• How does the gospel empower a willingness to step out and take a risk for the Kingdom?

 
Act

• What small piece of faithfulness do you need to steward in your life right now?
• What step of obedience is God calling you to take not because you feel prepared, but because you trust Him?

Dearest Father, when our hearts are heavy laden because of loneliness or sadness or sickness or disappointment and discouragement, we cry out to you and run to you. And you and the Spirit comfort us. We remember our Savior Jesus, through scripture, that when he faced so many nay sayers and so many of his own people who would not believe him but rather call him a false prophet from Satan, he would run to you in prayer and you would speak to his heart and send angels to minister to him. Well Lord, many of us are discouraged by our circumstances…sickness and disease and just tired…tired of being sick and tired. We have family members who need your touch today…your touch of healing now, blessed Lord. And Father one more thing, bless each person who comes for believer’s baptism this Sunday morning. And use their obedience to inspire others to begin to follow Jesus too…more surely than ever before. In Jesus name amen!!!

Jim McCracken

Thank You Lord (Live)
Lord I Need You
In Christ Alone
Goodness Of God

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