Sermon
Genesis 41:1-36
When God Begins to Restore
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
DNA Questions
Discover:
Nurture:
Act:
- Why is it important that we know Joseph was in prison for two years?
- What is different about Joseph in this story from the previous chapter?
- How does Joseph show that he is for Pharaoh?
Nurture:
- How has God shown you that His timing is perfect?
- How has God worked peace (Shalom) in your life?
- How is Jesus the ultimate peace-maker?
Act:
- How do we become better listeners?
- How do we become better counselors for one another?
Prayer
Father, you spoke to a teenage boy named Joseph (Genesis 38-40). He didn’t understand all that you were going to do through him. And his family understood even less. But you were going to use him to bless his family…to save his family from physical harm and to inspire his family to worship their Lord anew. And you did that through a young believer who loved you and wanted only to do your will, however awkward it turned out to be. Father, most of us are not teenagers anymore. But you do speak to us through our bibles, by the Spirit. And you do give us a desire to be doers of your word and your will. Father, use us as adult members of your forever family. Use us to do life with you, serving your purposes by serving those who also want to learn how to best love and serve you too…Thanks Father…In Jesus name amen.
Jim McCracken
Music
Set List
You've Already Won
Yahweh (Psalm 84)
Behold Him
What A Beautiful Name
Yahweh (Psalm 84)
Behold Him
What A Beautiful Name
Children's Lesson
The Prophet Malachi
The Prophet Malachi
Malachi 1-4
Questions for your kids:
Like the priests who offered lame animals, what are ways we don’t give our best to God?
The priests were supposed to help people follow God’s ways. How can we help people follow
God’s ways?
Dwell Audio Bible App
Church family, we would like to offer you a free account on the "Dwell" app! This is a wonderful app that allows you to listen to the Bible being read with different voice options, background music options, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to create your free account through ARCC.
