Joseph – Dreamer and Deliverer A Dream Come True Genesis 45

And Israel said, “I’m convinced. My son Joseph is still alive And Israel said, “I’m convinced! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”… (Genesis 45:28)

God’s Hand… …Human Hands When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death… (James 1:13-15) …Human Hands

God’s Hand… Genesis 37:32…they lied to the father… Genesis 45:13…hurry, tell my father… Genesis 37:3…a gift of clothing started all this in the first place… Genesis: 45:22…a gift of clothing…becomes a sign of reconciliation… Genesis 37:34…Jacob’s mourning… Genesis 45:28…the dream come true… Genesis: 41:51-52…God enabled the past to be forgotten and makes new beginnings…forgetfulness and fruitfulness…

God & Humans Together And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him… (Genesis 45:15)

Being God Like = Being Gracious Conclusion Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today… (Genesis 50:20, N.R.S.V.) Being God Like = Being Gracious