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  • Genesis 45:1-7
  • Why is it that the story of Joseph occupies so much space in the text of the Bible?
    • Genesis 15:13-14
    • Genesis 12:1-3 - God’s promises to Abram
    • Joseph was instrumental in how God fulfilled His promises to Abraham.
    • I Thessalonians 5:23-24
    • Joseph occupies so much space because he demonstrates how God takes care of us.
  • Why doesn’t Joseph go back and see his father?
    • Joseph thought that he was forgotten by Jacob, not realizing that Jacob thought he was dead. Genesis 44:18-34
  • How is it that God allowed the men who did such evil to Joseph to be heads of ten of the tribes of Israel?
    • He didn’t! Living with what they did to Joseph and the lies they told to cover it up transformed them into honest men.
  • Why does God allow things to be the way they are in the world?
    • Some things are only understood by God.
  • God works in such a way as to make up for our faults.
  • What would heaven be if there were no suffering on earth?

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  • Matthew 7:1-6
  • How to judge others:
    • We must examine ourselves.
    • We must have compassion.
    • We must realize we are dealing with family.
    • We must realize where we’ve come from.
    • We must remember that we’re in the business of restoration, not probation and annihilation.

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  • Psalms 23:2
  • Hebrews 4:1 - God promises us rest.
  • Sheep require rest during the day.
  • Sheep will not rest if they are hungry.
  • Sheep will not rest if they are fearful.
  • Sheep will not rest if they are annoyed.
    • God gives us His word to comfort us.
  • Sheep will not rest when they are fighting.
    • Ezekiel 34:20-23
  • Sometimes a shepherd has to forceone of his flockto rest.

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  • I Peter 2:9
  • John 8:31 - The word of God abides in the Christian.
  • God expects His people to be completely devoted to His word.
  • God expects His people to be completely devoted to His family.
    • I John 4:21 - Sometimes our commitment to God requires sacrifice on our part.
  • God expects His people to be completely devoted to His way.
    • Ephesians 1:21-22 - God does sweat the small stuff!

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