Big Idea

Our identity in Christ is secure, even in trials.

Big Question

What identity is so secure it keeps us together even in difficulty?

Asaph's Experience of Evny

3 Perspective Shifts he Gained at the Temple:

1. The Wicked
2. Himself
3. God

Genesis 50

Why Joseph Wept

What Joseph Said

Who Joseph Is

Genesis 48-49

1. Reconciliation
2. Reunion
3. Relocation

Severe Mercy (Genesis 42-45)

God exposes the guilt we would rather bury 

God give mercy to sinners who expect judgement 

God brings forward a substitute to save the guilty.

1. The Place of Work

2. The Pressure of Work

3. The Possibility of Work

1. God Interrupts

2. God Reveals that He Alone Holds the Knowledge of What's Coming

3. God Exalts His Faithful Servant

1) The problem of evil

2) Pain and suffering

3) God is with us

Genesis 37