God’s Survival Guide Part 12 - “Give God Your Guilt"

Genesis 42:1 When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you just keep looking at each other?”

God awakened them with _____________. AFFLICTION How did God deal with Joseph’s brothers guilt?

Genesis 42:17 And he put them all in custody for three days.

Genesis 42:21-22 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come upon us.” 22 Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn’t listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood. 

God stunned them with _____________. KINDNESS How did God deal with Joseph’s brothers guilt?

Genesis 42:28 “My silver has been returned,” he said to his brothers. “Here it is in my sack.” Their hearts sank and they turned to each other trembling and said, “What is this that God has done to us?”

Genesis 43:33... they looked at each other in astonishment.

God perplexed them with __________________. CIRCUMSTANCE How did God deal with Joseph’s brothers guilt?

Numbers 32:23... you may be sure that your sin will find you out.

Hebrews 12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.

Psalm 38:4, 6 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. 6 I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about mourning.

Romans 2:4... God’s kindness leads you toward repentance

Luke 22:60-61 Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Genesis 44:16 “What can we say to my lord?” Judah replied. “What can we say? How can we prove our innocence? God has uncovered your servants’ guilt.”

Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Colossians 2:13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins

Hebrews 7:25 [Jesus] is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

God’s Survival Guide Next Week: Part 13 - “You Can Bounce Back”