After years of hardship and struggle, the purpose of Joseph's trials is finally revealed. Though Joseph's brothers intended to do him harm, God was positioning Joseph to bring about a great deliverance for a people in peril of starvation. As Joseph interacts with his brothers, extends grace, preserves lives, and provides food to the famished, he paints for us a picture of Christ. Join us for session eleven as we see how we, too, are called to represent Christ to a lost and dying world in need of deliverance.
Verses Used:
Genesis 45:3
Genesis 45:4 & 15
Ephesians 1:7-8
Genesis 45:5-8
Hebrews 12:2
Genesis 45:11 & 20
John 6:48-51
Discussion Questions:
*What was your main takeaway from today’s message?
*When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, they are dismayed to find him alive and ruling Egypt. What does he tell them in Genesis 45:5-8? How does this demonstrate his faith in God and his sovereign plan? What can we learn from his perspective?
*In Scripture there are several characters who foreshadow what Christ would do. Joseph is one of them. In what way does he serve as an example of:
-Granting mercy when judgment was deserved?
-Preserving life when death was destined?
-Satisfying an incessant hunger?
*As Joseph was a representative of Christ, we too, are called to be representatives of Christ. In what ways can we show Christ to the world around us?
*Can you think of other examples in Scripture that foreshadow Christ and His work? Who and how?
