“God Intended it for Good” The Life of Joseph “God Intended it for Good”

17 Years

Genesis 49:33 “When Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last and was gathered to his people.”

“God Intended It For Good" Part VII Joseph Buries His Father (Genesis 50:1-14) Joseph Reassures His Brothers (Genesis 50:15-21) The Life and Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)

The Human Body Errors Worshiping the body Denigrating the body

“It was a very large company.” Genesis 50:9 “It was a very large company.”

Picture of Joseph and the Egyptians lamenting Jacob’s death. In Canaan.

“God Intended It For Good" Part VII Joseph Buries His Father (Genesis 50:1-14) Joseph Reassures His Brothers (Genesis 50:15-21) The Life and Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)

Genesis 50:17 “This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.”

Those who have believed in Christ and are saved from sin are completely forgiven and completely set free. It was finished at the cross.

“When their message came to him, Joseph wept.” Genesis 50:17 “When their message came to him, Joseph wept.”

“Don’t be afraid.”

Forgiveness Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me But God intended it for good To accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives Don’t be afraid, I will provide for you and your children

“Joseph reassured them and spoke kindly to them”

“God Intended It For Good" Part VII Joseph Buries His Father (Genesis 50:1-14) Joseph Reassures His Brothers (Genesis 50:15-21) The Life and Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)

“Joseph stayed in Egypt along with all his father’s family.” Genesis 50:22 “Joseph stayed in Egypt along with all his father’s family.”

Genesis 50:25 “And Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath and said, ‘God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.’”

Four Major Lessons from the Life of Joseph Joseph was faithful to God through many years of trouble Joseph believed in and saw the reality of God’s sovereignty Joseph forgave his brothers and was reconciled to his family Joseph serves as a picture of our Savior, Jesus, pointing us toward salvation

“God Intended it for Good” The Life of Joseph “God Intended it for Good”