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2. Psalm 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises
Psalm 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
Hymns
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3. Genesis 45 Forgiving Like Joseph
READING – Genesis 42:1-13

4. Forgiving Like Joseph
Genesis 42 Joseph WANTED to forgive his brothers He needed to test them to TRUST them
Gen 42:1-19

5. Forgiving Like Joseph
Genesis The Tests Leaving Simeon as a hostage Returning with Benjamin Judah offers to be propitiation
When Ben returns, Judah puts himself as surety for his brother to his father, to Joseph

6. Forgiving Like Joseph
Genesis 45:1-15 He saw the bigger picture He loved his brothers He loved his father
Genesis 42

7. Forgiving Like Joseph
Learning about forgiveness 1. Trust is NOT forgiveness They had to earn his trust
Genesis 42

8. Forgiving Like Joseph
Learning about forgiveness 1. Trust is NOT forgiveness 2. Forgiveness is not earned They did not repay their deeds
Genesis 42

9. Forgiving Like Joseph
Learning about forgiveness 1. Trust is NOT forgiveness 2. Forgiveness is not earned 3. Forgiveness requires understanding A purpose for what happened A mind to those who sinned
Genesis 42

10. A Place in Safety
The conclusion of Joseph’s work: A place for the children of Israel The restoration of a son to his father
Genesis 42

11. Events in the Lives Joseph and Jesus
Beloved of his father Divinely ordained authority (the dreams) The jealousy and hatred of his brethren Their decision to be rid of him for pieces of silver His forgiveness for what they had done to him “You did not know what you were doing”
The facts of Josephs life remind us of the life of Jesus
Jesus parable of the Vineyard owner – killing the beloved son to receive his inheritance

12. The Theme of Joseph and Jesus
The Rejected One is exalted He was dead, but he lives again The Exalted One saves his people He was raised up ruler of all His offer: “Come to me and I'll give you all your needs"
But the overall story IS the story of Jesus, the very Gospel of Salvation

14. Being Forgiven by God
Hear……………………………..……….…….Romans 10:17 Believe……………..………………………..……Mark 16:16 Confess………………..…………………..……Romans 10:9 Repent..…………………..………………………….Acts 2:38 Being Baptized…………………………… Peter 3:21 Stay Faithful..….....……………………..Revelation 2:11