Harvest Community Church of Huntersville
After an amazing roller coaster ride, the “Genesis train” finally pulls into the station. Today we examine the closing verses of the book (50:15-26) and discover what contributed to Joseph’s life of integrity.
Song Lyrics:
The Way
Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe that You are my fortress
Oh You are my portion
You are my hiding place
Oh I believe You are
The Way, the Truth, the Life
I believe You are
The Way, the Truth, the Life
I believe
Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe that You are provider
You are protector
You are the One I love
I believe You are
It’s a new horizon
And I’m set on You
And You meet me here today
With mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts
They can all come too
Because they can’t stay long
When I’m here with You
When I believe You are
'Tis so Sweet to Trust
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know, thus saith the Lord
Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him
How I’ve proved you o’er and o’er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more
I’m so glad I learned to trust Him
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend
And I know that He is with me
Will be with me to the end
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust His cleansing blood
And in simple faith to plunge me
‘Neath the healing, cleansing flood
Yes, ‘tis sweet to trust in Jesus
Just from sin and self to cease
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace
Genesis 50:15-26 NIV
Context: After Jacob died, Joseph’s brothers fear that he would retaliate against them, but instead he surprised them with more good news—and later dies.
How Joseph left an amazing legacy:
1. ______ to try to take God’s place in their lives (19)
2. ______ in the sovereignty of God (20)
3. ______ them of his love, forgiveness and intention to bless them (21)
Who else rested in the sovereignty of God the Father? Who else reassured those who wronged him that they were forgiven and he would bless them? ___________
Application-by the grace of God:
Marvel at God's __________
Appreciate God's _________
Extend God's ____________
God's Word:
To leave a legacy of integrity,
Discussion Questions:
1. Think back on Joseph’s life as recorded in Genesis 37-50. What words or phrases would you use to describe him?
2. Why or how do we try to “take God’s place” in people’s lives, especially when it comes to forgiving them of the ways they have wronged us?
3. Which of the three main points of the sermon (R) did God use to help you the most, and why?