Joseph, forgiveness restores relationships
Who was Joseph?
- Born to Rachel
- Loved by his father.
- Hated by his brothers
- Joseph sold by His brothers
What did God do for Joseph?
- Allowed him to experience His presence and His love.
- Allowed him to interpret a dream of Pharaoh’s.
- He allowed him to experience the fulfillment of his earlier
What did Joseph sacrificially do for his family?
- Gave them hope and life and personally paid for it.
- Joseph tested them to see if they were ready for him to disclose his true identity.
- Joseph witnessed Judah’s repentance and brokenness and transformation.
True identity revealed.
Illus. Jim and Christmas of 99.
Forgiveness offered, fellowship restored