The Story of Joseph, Genesis 37-50

The Bible says Joseph wept

times.

But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.  So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. —Genesis 50:19-21

Learning from Joseph:

1. Betrayal struck Joseph
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   times. And will probably strike us.
2. In midst of betrayal & injustice, our
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   can remain at peace.

Ways to respond to betrayal:
1.

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2. Personal vengeance,

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3. Spiritual

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and abuse
4.

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and forgiveness —Learning from Joseph

3.Forgiving our betrayers doesn’t mean we fully & promptly

them.

Forgiveness is not:
- Idea of giving someone a fresh start without

- Never ending series of 2nd chances
- Forgiving does not mean all is ok now.
- Approving of what someone else did.
- Pretending that evil never took place.
- Overlooking

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.
- Denying that others tried to hurt you repeatedly.
- Letting others walk all over you.
- Refusing to press charges when a crime has been committed.
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that you were never hurt.

4.Forgiveness isn’t easy to give, yet absolutely

.
5.Forgiveness creates a beautiful

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.

Forgiveness is:
1. Letting go of anger, revenge and

2. Stopping keeping

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3. Trusting God for justice and releasing my right to

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4. Forgiveness means taking action toward

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though restoration isn’t

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possible