But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid!

Am I in the place of God?

Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.”

Genesis 50:19–20

This Sunday we conclude our sermon series on the book of Genesis, focusing on the story of Joseph.

Joseph was the 11th of Jacob’s sons and was the favorite of his father (hence the fancy coat).

His brothers were filled with jealousy and, by force, sold him as a slave for 20 pieces of silver and then told their father he had been killed by a wild animal (quite the family).

Joseph ended up in Egypt and because of his powerful dreams, grew to great prominence and power in Egypt.

When he meets his brothers again, he has the power to take revenge but instead offers forgiveness and reconciliation.

He was able to see how God was at work in his life, turning something bad into something good.

Join us Sunday at the 8:45am service to engage this powerful story.

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.