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 does this story tell us about what it means to have God "with us"?
• How was God preparing Joseph for this moment?
• What is the significance that God showed Joseph His steadfast love?

 
Nurture

• How do you most relate to this story...the God of this story?
• How does this story help us fight sin and temptation?
• How does the gospel of Jesus change the way we interpret the moral of the story?

 
Act

• What would be different about your life tomorrow if you actually believed that God was with you?
• What new piece of armor in the war against sin do you have from this story? 

Father, we read the songs and prayers of David and we think of you, Father…and the Son…and the Spirit.  You have known us, the good, and the bad of our lives and yet you chose us to be your own forever family. You chose us to be in union with you and the Son and the Spirit today and for eternity. You have known us and you know us still. You have chosen us on purpose…for your purpose…for your kingdom now and in heaven one day. David was convinced that you not only knew him and chose him and loved him, but you were always with him and you reminded him of that by placing your hand upon him to guide him in the day and in the dark. And we too believe that you are ever present with us. Would you let us feel your strong, gentle hand upon us today. We want to feel you near now. Would you do that for us? Thank you Oh Lord…we love you with pride for our Father…greatest Father ever! In Jesus name amen!

Jim McCracken

Christ be Magnified
Only a Holy God
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Worthy of Your Name

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