Sunday, June 28, 2026
“The Reuniting of Joseph & His Brothers”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki

1. Joseph’s brothers going down to Egypt
* The two elements necessary for reconciliation
(1) Apology from the perpetrator
(2) Forgiveness from the victim
2. Joseph, forgiver of his brothers
3. Jacob, the wailing father
* Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013)
The first black president of South Africa
“What this country needs is reconciliation.”
“I left all words of hatred behind in the prison when I left. There are no dreams behind, only in front.”

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What two elements are necessary for true reconciliation?
2. Have you ever experienced reconciliation with someone? Please share.

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Sunday, June 21, 2026
“The Father’s Tears”
Pastor Kenichi Osumi

1. The purpose of the parable
* Luke 15:3 “Then Jesus told them this parable.” (NIV)
* Luke 15:17 “…he came to his senses…” = To realize that you are no longer able to do something and that you are facing a different direction, and decide to return
2. The father’s tears: Tears of joy
* Luke 15:20 “…kissed him.” = Kataphleo = kissed many times (footnote)
“He kissed passionately” (Detailed translation of the Bible)
3. The father’s tears: Tears of sadness
* 2 Corinthians 6:2 “For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” (NIV)
* 1 Peter 2:23 “ When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” (NIV)
* Luke 19:41 “As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.” (NIV)

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What thoughts did Jesus have about the teachers of the law and the Pharisees?
2. How should we respond to the father’s tears?

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Sunday, June 14, 2026
“Pray Boldly to the Good Father”
Pastor Joey Anjiki

1. What hinders us from praying boldly
* Matthew 7:7-8 (See above)
* What hinders us from praying boldly to God → The image of Father God as a “father”
2. The nature of God the Father
* Matthew 7:9 “bread” and “stone”
* Matthew 7:10 “fish” and “snake”
* The love of the cross
* The testimony of Roberta Bondy
* John 14:8-9 “Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.’ Jesus answered: ‘Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?’” (NIV)
3. Answer to prayer The Father gives good things
* Matthew 7:11 (See above)
* Reasons why prayer isn’t answered
(1) The motive isn’t correct
(2) It isn’t the right time yet
(3) God is preparing something even more wonderful in a different format
(4) Unknown
* The testimony of Corrie ten Boom

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What kind of image did you have of Father God based on that of your earthly father?
2. Have you ever experienced an answer to prayer? Please share.
3. Why can be believe in God even if our prayer isn’t answered?

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Sunday, June 7, 2026
“Joseph, in Whom
the Spirit of God Dwelt”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki

Characteristics of a life trusting in omniscient and omnipotent God
* (1) A life without despair
* (2) A life not fearing people
* (3) A life that is humble
*These three characteristics can be seen in Joseph’s life as well
1. Joseph interpreted Pharoah’s dreams
* Genesis 41:1 “When two full years had passed”
* Genesis 41:8 “magicians” = sorcerers
“wise men of Egypt” = persons studying classical literature of ancient times
* Genesis 41:9 “Then”
2. Joseph ruled over Egypt
3. Joseph walked with God
* Genesis 41:51 “Manasseh” = to forget
* Genesis 41:52 “Ephraim” = very fruitful

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What are three characteristics of a life trusting in God?
2. In what kind of circumstances were each of those evident in Joseph?
3. Are those evident in your life?

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Sunday, May 31, 2026
“Joseph’s Life in Prison”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki

1. Joseph received a request
* Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (NIV)
2. Joseph showed interest in those around him
* “Cupbearer” = He had the role of pouring wine in the king’s cup
* “Chief baker” = He had the role of preparing food for the king
* Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (NIV)
3. Joseph interpreted dreams
4. Joseph waited for God’s timing
* Isaiah 2:22 “Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?” (NIV)
* 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.” (NIV)
* Isaiah 49:15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (NIV)

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What kind of attitude did Joseph have when he was in prison for falsely being accused of a crime?
2. What can we learn from Joseph’s attitude when we are faced with a trial?

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Sunday, May 24, 2026
“Do not Judge; Act with Love”
Pastor Joey Anjiki

1. Reasons why we are not to judge
* (1) Because you will be judged (Matthew 7:1)
(2) Because you will be measured with the same measure you apply to others (Matthew 7:2)
“When you teach something to another person, first apply that teaching to you yourself”
The Pharisees made a way out: the Corban Law (Mark 7:11)
(3) Because your eyes will be closed to the truth (Mark 7:6)
* The problem of judging others easily
* A rock called Labradorite
2. How to be freed from judgement
* Matthew 7:3 (See above)
* Self-centeredness is the nature of sin: We are made aware of the nature of sin through God’s Word
* The testimony of Yoshio Inoue, a musical actor

3. Discover the virtues of others
* Matthew 7:5A (See above)
* The salvation of the cross
* A person who notices a plank in their own eyes becomes able to interact with others around them with love
* Matthew 7:5B (See above)

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. Why should we not judge another person just by looking at only one aspect of them?
2. What should you do to notice a plank(s) in your eyes?
3. After you recognized your own sin and accepted the salvation of the cross, has the way you look at other people changed?

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Sunday, May 17, 2026
“Freedom from Worry”
Pastor Joey Anjiki

1. Worry
* Matthew 6:25 (See above)
* What influenced their lives: “weather”
* Don’t worry about things that don’t go as you expect.
* Psychologist Ernie Zelinski’s data on worry
* How can you be freed from worry?
2. Trust in God
* Matthew 6:26 “birds of the air”
* Matthew 6:28-30 “flowers of the field”
* 　 Flowers of the field = Anemone (purplish flower)
* Contrast with Solomon’s royal clothes
* Kudu, a type of antelope
* A young boy who was riding in a plane
3. Seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness
* Matthew 6:33 “…seek first his kingdom and his righteousness…”
* Nobuhiro Iijima, President of Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What kind of things does the worry mentioned here refer to?
2. What can you do to be freed from worry?
3. If you have experienced God making a way when you trusted Him, please share.

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Sunday, May 10, 2026
“From Slave to Prisoner”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki

1. Joseph, who overcame temptations
* Genesis 39:7 “took notice” = to raise one’s eyes (direct translation)
* Genesis 39:9 “such a wicked thing” = (1) Betray Potipher’s trust (2) Sin against God
* Three actions to avoid temptation:
(1) Genesis 39:8 Refuse
(2) Genesis 39:10 Don’t listen
(3) Genesis 39:12 Run away
2. Joseph, who overcame trials
* Psalm 105:18-19 “They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true.” (NIV)
* Fanny Crosby (1820 – 1915)

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What kind of temptations do you easily come across? At such times, what aspect(s) of the three actions that Joseph took will be of reference to you?
2. What stance did Joseph take amidst being treated unfairly? Why do you think he did so?

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Sunday, May 3, 2026
“As a Responsible Steward of Wealth”
Pastor Joey Anjiki

1. Wealth is a blessing, at the same time also becoming a temptation
* Matthew 6:19 (See above)
* Wealth can become an idol
* Howard Hughes (1905 – 1976)
* 1 Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (NIV)
2. Turn your eyes to the One who gave you wealth
* Matthew 6:22-23 (See above)
* 95% of the circumstances that determine a person’s life are those over which the individual has no control over
3. Store up treasure in Heaven
* Matthew 6:20 (See above)
* The testimony of Barclay Buxton, a missionary

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. At what times does wealth become a temptation for us?
2. What do we use the wealth that has been given to us for?

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Sunday, April 26, 2026
“Joseph, Whom Which God was With”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki

1. Joseph’s solitude
* (1) Separation from his hometown
(2) Separation from his family whom he loved
(3) Freedom taken away
2. Joseph’s master, Potipher
* Genesis 39:1 “Pharaoh” = the title of the king of Egypt
* Genesis 39:1 “captain of the guard” = captain of the soldiers guarding the king
Different translation: chief executioner
3. Joseph, whom the Lord was with
* (1) “prospered” = “lucky person” (different translation)
* (2) Someone whom whose superiors laid their eyes on
* (3) He was given an opportunity to use his abilities
* Matthew 28:20 “… And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (NIV)

Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. Imagine how Joseph would have felt, being sold to Egypt.
2. A person put in such trying circumstances as Joseph would likely become desperate, so why is it that Joseph didn’t?
3. What kind of a life is a “life with God?”
4. Is God with you?

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