Genesis 44-45 provide the climax of the Joseph story.  Here we see grace and reconciliation on display.

Joseph demonstrates the power of grace to his brothers in Genesis 43:16-34.

Jacob had a life full of discouragement which led to him being filled with grief and negativity.  But as a child of God we should trust in the Lord's providential plan and walk by faith.

Genesis 42 looks at how God uses severe situations to offer mercy to hard hearts.

Genesis 41 tracks the rise of Joseph from prison to power.  We see that God had finished his refining work and now that Joseph was ready God used him for his purposes.

Joseph finds himself forgotten and in prison, yet God is with him.  We too may feel forgotten for a season, but as we continue to live faithfully, we can see God was always near. Genesis 39:21-40:22

The advances of Potiphar's wife are rejected by Joseph.  Through his example we can learn a littel about temptations and how to overcome them.

If anyone didn't deserve a chance, it was Judah.  Yet, God still used him mightily.  Today we are looking at the great grace that God gives to sinners.

Living in anger and resentment will damage your life sooner or later.

Today we are looking at 2 Kings 12:1-16 and the responsibility of caring for the temple of the Lord.