Understanding the Text

1. Joseph’s brothers offer full repentance, Joseph forgives them and acknowledges the greater
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   that was at work.

2. Before Joseph dies, he prophesies a

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when all of God’s promises will be fulfilled.

BIG IDEA: God’s kingdom gets established on the earth as his covenant people

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to save the world from the

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.

Implications of the Text:

a. A strong belief in the sovereignty of God guards against

and makes

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easier.

b. Knowing how God’s story ends guards against

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and makes

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suffering easier.

c. Christians should think of themselves as

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.