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Choosing God Instead of the World

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Wrap-up

I hope you have loved our journey through Genesis with Jacob and Joseph as much as I have. My prayer is you are walking away from it with new mentors of the faith and insight and motivation to choose God instead of the world. While we had many many focus verses and wonderful passages of history and instruction along the way may we be quick to remember the study memory verse as our greatest motivation – 

When we are intent on loving God, what the world has to offer us will be less and less appealing. - Me from the Insideout

Instead of writing out a review of where we’ve been and what we’ve hopefully seen and learned I have decided to wrap-up the study with this link someone shared with me half way through the study. Sometimes seeing something portrayed on the screen can be a wonderful tool for our memory. (this video does not belong to me, it has been borrowed and shared from Youtube.com)

If you do not know the God of Jacob and Joseph or if you have questions about how to know and trust Him please message me, I’d love to chat with you about the greatest love and relationship you will ever know. Check it out for yourself at the links below –

Join me tomorrow to see what’s next

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The Grand Finale

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WEEK 6, DAY 5 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:31, 3:4-6, 6:5-8, 18:22-25, (SOAP – Genesis 50:19-20)

But Joseph answered them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.  NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Ah, the grand finale of Genesis. It was in our reading and devotional yesterday, and we are circling back to it today. Too much? I don’t think so. It bears great witness to Joseph’s character and to God’s sovereignty, both wonderful examples and encouragement to the Christian faith.

As we noted yesterday, following the death of their father, the brother’s treacherous act of selling Joseph into slavery comes back to haunt them, prompting them to fear Joseph’s revenge in the absence of their father. Joseph reassures his brothers that there will be no revenge – that is left in the hands of God. While what they did was intended to harm him God not only knew and allowed it but He used what they were doing for His good purpose. The purpose, as He points out, was to preserve the lives of many people, which they can clearly see has been accomplished.

Other Notable Observations:

  • God pronounced His creation – “very good!”
  • The man and woman fell prey to the serpent’s words and chose the fruit instead of God
  • The LORD regretted making humankind because their wickedness was so great
  • Noah found favor in the sight of the LORD
  • Abraham pleaded with God to not destroy the good with the evil
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

We must not let our sins of the past make us fearful of the present or future.

We must trust in God and His power to accomplish good purposes even out of evil actions.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for the beautiful story of Jacob and Joseph and the cast of characters that have been a part of this study. A study that has focused us on choosing You instead of what the world offers and we so often desire. Thank You for Your sovereignty, Your Presence, and Omniscience that gives us hope – even in the things that seem hopeless. We live in a world that is rampant with evil but we are reminded that You are always at work to accomplish Your “good purposes – for Your Kingdom, Your people, and the world.” Fix our eyes on You so that we do not lose sight of Your calling on our lives to trust You in all things. – In His Name and power – Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • In what ways have you seen God turn something intended by others to harm you into something good?
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Reassurance and A Call for Courage

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WEEK 6, DAY 4 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 49:29-50:26; Exodus 13:19; John 14:1-3 (SOAP – John 14:1-3)

 “Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 There are many dwelling places in my Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make ready a place for you. 3 And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that where I am you may be too. John 14:1-3NLT
OBSERVATION:

Today’s Focus Verse: John 14:1-3

The words found in John chapter 14:1-3 are words of reassurance spoken by Christ to His disciples. “In the last few moments, Jesus has indicated one of the disciples is a deceiver (John 13:21) and predicted Peter will deny knowing Him at all (John 13:38; Luke 22:34). This comes in the context of frequent references to His impending death (John 12:7, 23–24).”1 His words may sound like a pep talk to be more upbeat but in reality the term for “troubled” or “distressed” is more of “a call for courage.” Like Jacob and Joseph, who trusted in God’s promise yet to come we must trust Jesus when He says He will come again to take us to be with Him.

1 All quotes from BibleRef.com on John 14:1

THE GENESIS SAGA:

We have traveled a long way with Jacob, watching him from the time he was in his mother’s womb up to his dying breath in Egypt. We will now travel back with him to Canaan, where he will be buried with his father and his father before him, an important expression of his faith in the promise that God would one day make him into a great nation. We are given a front row seat to the days following his death and to the Egyptian’s way of mourning, including the embalming of his body which was typically a custom reserved for those of status, such as Joseph. Although in this case the embalming would have helped keep Jacob’s body from decaying on their long trip back to Canaan.

Following the days of mourning and burial the brothers began to think about the situation and played the ‘what if’ game – “What if Joseph bears a grudge and wants to repay us in full for all the harm we did to him?” Joseph once again assures them that he is content that what they meant for evil God meant for good and by it had preserved the life of many people. He tells them not to be afraid and consoles them — now this is love.

Joseph’s death is recorded in this same chapter. When he was 110 years old. Before he died, like his father, he trusted in the promise yet to come and was concerned about the final resting place of his bones and he made the “sons of Israel” promise to carry his bones up from Egypt to the land God would one day lead them to in fulfillment of His promise. (Note: Our reading from Exodus 13:19 is the fulfillment of his bones being taken up from there.)

Other Notable Observations:
  • Joseph had to request permission from Pharaoh and Pharaoh gladly allowed it
  • Joseph was not looking to ‘escape’ his life in Egypt
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

There are many different customs and various traditions when it comes to burials and funerals today. Embalming and cremation are both common choices now. Viewings and services are less and less a two-day event and are even veering toward celebrations of life rather than loud mourning and wailing. Regardless of how different these practices are from Jacob’s time the thing that hit me most in reading today’s passages is we do not have to worry about where our bones will be. Christ has given us His full assurance that He will come again and take us to be with Him.

Jesus encourages the people not to let death be a cause for fear or stress, but rather a call for courage. It’s a courage that comes from trusting in God, the Father and the Son – knowing God’s provision through the Son and the Son’s provision through His death and resurrection.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father God, thank You that we do not have to worry about where our bones are buried, or for that matter where the bones of Jesus are buried. Thank You for the work of Jesus on our behalf – who made a way for us to take Him with us everywhere we go and has gone before us to prepare a place where we will be forever with You – to which I say Hallelujah and Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTION:
  • Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior? If so, do you believe He is preparing a place for you?
  • How can you live in light of this marvelous promise?
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By Faith

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WEEK 6, DAY 2 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:28-48:22; Isaiah 55:8-9; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 11:13 and 21 (SOAP – Proverbs 8:12-17)

13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth. ... 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.  NLT
OBSERVATION:
Today’s Focus Verse(s): Hebrews 11:13 and 21

The author of Hebrews writes of those who not only lived by faith but “died in faith without ever receiving the things promised.” Consider Jacob, who was told that he would become a great nation, but at a time very near his death he still had not seen this come to pass. Yet, like his fathers before him – he still believes and prepares for death by passing the blessing on to the generations coming behind him. The author of Hebrews makes it clear that the faith of God’s people was always looking forward to what they could not see but chose to trust was coming. This is the faith we are meant to have, which is why the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians about walking by faith and not by sight.

For we walk by faith and not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Jacob had lived in Egypt for seventeen years now and was 147 years old. Scripture says, “The time for Israel to die …” After securing Joseph’s promise to bury him – not in Egypt – but in his own burial place the time came when Jacob told Joseph that his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, would be like his own. Shortly after this, he pronounced a blessing on the boys. However, even though Joseph took great care to place the boys in a position that would have ensured Jacob’s blessing on the older – he looked up to find that for some reason Jacob had crossed his hands and had pronounced the blessing belonging to the oldest son, Manasseh, on Ephraim. Jacob let Joseph know it wasn’t a mistake that the younger would be greater, but assured him that the boys would both become great nations.

Other Notable Observations:

The other verses included into today’s journey point us to trusting and respecting that God is in complete and perfect control of all things.

APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

We are to walk, worship, and pray by FAITH, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)

We would do well to remember that TRUST > SIGHT

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for the saints who have gone before us. Help us to walk by faith – in Jesus’ Name! – Amen

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • In what area of your life is it easiest for you to trust God?
  • In what area of your life is it most difficult for you to trust God?
  • Why is it necessary to submit to God’s plans when they are different from yours?
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Choosing God Instead of the World: Looking Ahead to Week-6

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A Love God Greatly Study

THE FEATURE VERSE

This week’s feature verse comes from day 4, and is found in Genesis 50:20. This most likely sounds familiar and should since Joseph said something very similar in chapter 45 verse 5. 

But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.  Genesis 45:5  NLT
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. 
He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.  Genesis 50:20 NLT

Notice, while Joseph still credits God with the power and purpose, his words are a little more specific this time concerning the brother’s actions. Earlier he states that the brothers sold him (45:5), yet here he says that they meant it for evil. I believe he restates their true role in order to make the pointed contrast that God meant it all for good (50:20). He clearly makes the point that God is in complete control. The commentary by Bibleref.com explains it like this – “Joseph insists that God’s power and God’s plan for His people are more powerful than the ability of mere human beings to do evil to each other. He is convinced that not only was God ultimately responsible for allowing the evil act to happen, but He also mysteriously built it into a larger plan to save His people—and many others—from the ravages of a deadly drought.“1

1Bibleref.com @ What does Genesis 50:20 mean?

CHALLENGE

Jacob displayed great faith in God’s promises even though he ddi not see them fully realized in his lifetime. This week, take time to find a few verses about God’s promises for His people. Write them on a notecard and place them around your home to remind you of God’s faithfulness and promise-keeping character.

  • Extended Challenge: Share at least one of the verses you find in the comments or with someone you know.
OUR MEMORY VERSE
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Here I Am

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WEEK 5, DAY 5 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:16-46:30 (SOAP – Genesis 46:2-4)

2 During the night God spoke to him in a vision. “Jacob! Jacob!” he called.

“Here I am,” Jacob replied.

3 “I am God, the God of your father,” the voice said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make your family into a great nation. 4 I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes.”   NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA: Jacob Goes to Egypt

God had endeared Joseph to those he had served, as well as those he served with through the years as the second in command to Pharaoh. So, when word reached Pharaoh and his servants that Joseph’s brothers had arrived they were pleased. Pharaoh made great gestures of caring for Joseph’s family and making them at home in Egypt. The brothers left shortly after they had learned of Joseph’s identity and began the journey to bring Jacob to be reunited and live with Joseph, where they would be spared from the remaining years of famine – and where we will see that God continues to carry out His plan to make Jacob into a great nation.

Our Focus Passage: Verses 2-4

Needless to say Jacob was shocked to learn that Joseph was still alive but Scripture says that “he was revived in spirit.” Jacob soon began his journey to see his beloved son. Along the way, God calls to Jacob and when Jacob answers, “Here I am”, God responds with confirmation that he is not to be afraid to go down to Egypt for it is all part of His plan and the place where God would make him into a great nation, as He had promised. He assured Jacob that He would go with him to Egypt and one day bring him back from there.

Other Notable Observations:

  • They settled in the “land of Goshen”. Including the two sons born to Joseph there were 70 members in the household of Jacob in Egypt.
  • Joseph and Jacob reunited with much weeping.
  • Jacob was content to die now that he had seen Joseph’s face again.
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

When God calls, our answer should be, as Jacob’s was, “Here I am“. We don’t have to be afraid when He calls us to do something, even if it seems too. hard or unpleasant or takes us aways from all that we have known, because we know that God has equipped us for whatever He calls us to do (2 Peter 1:3-4), is working the details out according to His perfect will and timing, and will be with us wherever we go. It is crucial that we believe these truths, for the “Hear I am” answer depends on it. As is evident in the Scriptures, and what we have likely seen in our own lives or the lives of others – what God has started He will finish, we must believe this and act accordingly.

PRAYER: RESPOSE TO GOD’S WORD.

Father, how good it is to see Your works! How pleasing it is to watch Your plans unfold and to be reminded that we don’t have to be afraid to follow where You lead us or to end up in an unwanted position because of someone else’s actions or our bad choices – For You are in complete and perfect control. May we live and walk by this TRUTH — Trusting, obeying, following, and unafraid because You are with us and Your presence is our peace. All of this because of and in Jesus’ name I pray – Amen –

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • What promises of God can you cling to today?
  • Can you be confident that He will keep His promises? Why or why not?
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For God Sent Me –

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WEEK 5, DAY 4 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:1-15 (SOAP – Genesis 45:5)

But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.   NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA: Joseph Reveals His Identity

After Judah’s plea and offer to exchange his life for Benjamin’s and his father’s, Joseph could no longer keep the secret of his identity hidden. When he had made sure that they were alone – he announced, “I am Joseph! Is my brother still alive?” The brothers were confused and gave no answer, so he said again, “I am Joseph your brother,” this time adding – “whom you sold into Egypt.” While Joseph clearly acknowledges the brothers’ part in the way his life turned out he gives God all the credit. I doubt that this was an effort of Joseph to whitewash the brothers’ betrayal, but to let them know that that God was in perfect control and had blessed Joseph despite their evil act. It was God who positioned him to rule over Egypt and God who positioned him to provide life for them, He explains to them how God had used their act of selling him to preserve their lives by making him advisor to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Other Notable Observations:
  • Joseph immediately puts the brothers at ease rather than throwing blame and making them feel bad. (5)
  • He explains how the famine will play out and assures them that it was God who sent him ahead of them in order to save their lives (7)
  • Joseph sends the brothers back to Canaan to bring Jacob to Egypt, so that Joseph can provide for him and his whole household, and everyone who belongs to him. (9-12)
  • Joseph wept over his brothers and they talked with one another. (13-15)
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

Again, it seems there is much we can learn from Joseph, including not throwing blame or making others feel badly for their wrongs but especially giving God all the credit that He is due, as we read in the soap verse. This is true even for ourselves. We would be wise to not look at any given situation and say look what I have done, look what I have become, or accomplished, or what ‘that person’ became because of me. Surely we can celebrate what God has helped us to accomplish at school, or work, or in life, for ourselves or for others – but we put ourselves in danger when it becomes about us and not what God has helped us accomplish. It can lead to pridefulness that may turn us to choose the world’s way instead of God’s. Instead let us To steer clear of the pitfalls of pride we would do well to deflect all praise to God as Joseph did and to set aside time daily to point our own minds to remembering what God has done for us.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for being in complete control. Thank You for using us as Your instruments to accomplish Your will and for reminding us to give You all the glory and honor due Your Holy Name. Let Your praise always be on our lips and Your goodness always on our minds. Guard us from pridefulness and boasting in ourselves. These things I pray in Jesus’ name and power – Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • How is a willingness to forgive related to an understanding of God’s sovereignty?
  • Is there anyone you need to forgive or seek reconciliation with today?
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Love One Another

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WEEK 5, DAY 3 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 44; John 15:12-13; 1 John 1:8-2:2 (SOAP – John 15:12-13)

12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Joseph is still not ready to reveal his true identity to the brothers but is obviously wanting to keep Benjamin with him and continue to show compassion to the brothers and Jacob. However, Judah and the brothers are committed to keeping Benjamin safe and from causing their father further grief, so they replay the scenario to Joseph and plead for him to understand and relent.

Judah shows great sacrificial love by offering himself in the place of Benjamin, not just for the sake of Benjamin but in order that Jacob would not suffer more grief.

Me – from the Inside-out –
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

Today’s focus passage and application might appear to be simple – “Love one another”. Yet, the passage doesn’t stop there, nor should we. To truly understand how to apply today’s passages we must read the entire focus passage from John 15:12-13 – “My commandment is this – to love one another just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this — that one lays down his life for his friends.” We see this played out in the life of Jesus, who loved us so much that He laid down His life for us – vile, guilty sinners, enemies of His Father, We also see a similar love offered by Judah on behalf of his father Benjamin. In light of this, how then should we live? We should not simply love one another but we should “Love one another, just as Christ has loved us.” (John 13:34)

Prayer: Response to God’s Word

Father, please help us to love like Jesus. I confess it, most often, seems like an impossible application but I remember the words of Jesus to His early disciples – “with man [this] is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”Matt 19:26 This truth, fittingly applied to all Scriptures that teach seemingly impossible tasks for man, brings much hope. May Your Spirit in us produce this Love and all else You have called us to do in Jesus’ name. – Amen –

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS

  • Why is self-sacrifice the greatest display of love?
  • How was Judah’s willingness to sacrifice himself for Benjamin a foreshadowing of what as to come in Christ?
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The Brothers Go Down to Egypt

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WEEK 5, DAY 1 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 42 (SOAP – 2 Corinthians 7:9-10)

Now I am glad I sent it, not because it hurt you, but because the pain caused you to repent and change your ways. It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, so you were not harmed by us in any way. 10 For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.  2 Corinthians 7:9-10NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA: The Brothers Bow Down

The famine was severe in the land of Canaan but Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt so he sent his sons, except for Benjamin, down to buy grain. Because Joseph was the ruler of the country, the one who sold grain to all the people, it was him that they appeared before with their request and him they bowed down to. Years had past but Joseph still recognized his brothers, however they did not recognize him, most likely because he would have been dressed like an Egyptian and addressed by his Egyptian name. Scripture says, he did not disclose his identity but acted like a stranger and treated them harshly. I imagine that the harshness was most likely in some ways his true emotions spilling out toward those who had betrayed him but perhaps also an attempt to keep his identity a secret not know knowing what they would do if they found out he was alive and well. He was undoubtedly curious too as to the condition of his father and other brother so he asked questions prompting the information. Unsatisfied with, or untrusting of, their answers – he sends all but one of them back to Canaan, keeping Simeon as a prisoner to be released upon their return with his brother Benjamin.

Back in Canaan they explained the events to their father but after much conversation and promises to protect him he refused to let Benjamin go.

Other Notable Observations:

  • Joseph originally had all of the brothers imprisoned for three days while he considered what to do.
  • Joseph had cried out to his brothers for mercy before they sold him into slavery.
  • At one point he turned away from them and wept because he had understood their language and their conversation about what they had done to Joseph. (They did not know Joseph had understood them because they were using an interpreter.)
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

In a previous letter Paul had rebuked the Corinthians for a particular sin. He had been concerned that his rebuke would have angered them but instead learned that they had repented – which is the best outcome to any rebuke. God intends for knowledge of our sins to make us sorrowful and lead us to repentance, which is to stop whatever worldly behavior we’re doing and choose instead to follow Him. Whether it is a repentance of the lost that leads to salvation or a repentance of the believer that leads to a right relationship with God – repentance is always best. This is what we saw with the brothers after their trip to Egypt – even before they knew that they had bowed before Joseph, they, specifically Reuben, realized the wrongness of their actions and the debt they owed.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, help us to live with yielded and repentant hearts – In Jesus’ name, amen.

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • How does sadness lead to repentance and salvation ?
  • Have you experienced the sadness of God?
  • Did it lead you to repentance?
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A LOOK AHEAD TO WEEK Five

As we move into week five we will get to see the unfolding story of Joseph. We will see his own dream as a teenager become a reality and once again see his unusual but extraordinary reaction to his brothers. We will watch as they bow down to him. We will see them leave one brother behind in prison in order to bring Benjamin to Joseph – and we will listen as they try to convince their father to let his youngest son go back with them to Egypt. We will witness Joseph’s affection for his betrayers and see a sacrificial love that the brothers have for each other and their father. We will witness Joseph’s revelation that he is their brother and the reunion with his father. We will even get to see how Pharaoh reacts to learning that Joseph’s brothers had arrived. The fears and challenges are great and the lessons are inspiring as we see the battle with trust run deep with Jacob and his ten sons, and then there’s Joseph’s beautiful declaration that God had meant it all for good. I would encourage you to sneak away to a quiet place today for about 30-minutes to read these chapters, 42-46:30. It’s 5 chapters and not nearly as long as you would think but well worth the read as a whole before focusing on them individually in the study. I promise it will be time well spent and I know your heart will be glad.

The feature verse

This week’s feature verse comes from day 2, and is found in 1 Peter 3. If you watch carefully throughout the week you will see how well it applies to the reactions and actions of Joseph. 

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9
Challenge

This week we will focus on Joseph’s process of testing his brothers, as well as their reconciliation. Is there someone with whom you need to reconcile? Take steps to forgive them first, and then if possible seek reconciliation. Record how God works in your life and how you see His faithfulness in the process.

Our Memory Verse