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Texts: Genesis 37:28 and Matthew 26:14-16
Introduction
- A summary of Joseph’s history.Family and slavery in Egypt.
- There is a great famine throughout the land and Joseph is the Prime Minister.
- Genesis 42:1-2. Jacob sends his sons to Egypt.
| A) | Joseph forgives his brothers. |
- Genesis 42:23,24
- Genesis 43:30
- Genesis 45:1-5
- Genesis 45:14 and Genesis 45:15. Joseph wept 5 times.They were cryings of forgiveness.
- It’s difficult to forgive a brother,therefore,it’s more difficult to forgive our enemies.
- Because forgiveness is not natural in us.We can do it only through Jesus.
- Forgiving is to remember everything and place it by the cross.
- Luke 19:41-Jesus also cries when he faces rejection
| B) | Joseph uses his influence to save his family |
- Genesis 45:27-28
- It was revenge time.Death penalty time.
- But Joseph decided to bless his family.Wagons,the best of the land,food,clothes,donkeys.
- Genesis 47:11”the best part of the land”.
- John 14:1-3. Jesus has prepared a better place for us.
| C) | Joseph is made Ruler of Egypt |
- Genesis41:41-44.Ring,linen clothing,the second chariot.Signs of power.
- Genesis 41:43”Kneel down”.
- Philippians 2 :10-11.Every knee will bow at the presence of Jesus.
Conclusion
- Are we impressed with Joseph?
- But Jesus is better than Joseph
| 1. | Jesus forgives all of us.
- Colossians 2:13-14. "canceled the charges”. It’s been paid.
- Luke 23:24. “Father,forgive these people”.
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| 2. | Jesus saves all of us
- Luke 19:10”lost”, out of place.
- It’s not a limited salvation,just for the family,but it’s for everybody.
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| 3. | Jesus is at God’s right hand.
- Mark 14:60-62 and Mark 16:19
- Jesus is the perfect Savior.
- I don’t tell you: Be like Joseph.
- Come to Jesus and you will be like Joseph
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