In this sermon series, we come to Part 3 of our sermons through the Book of Genesis. Chapters 37-50 form one cohesive story. All the tensions of Genesis come to a head. How will God preserve his chosen family despite betrayal, jealousy, and famine? Where is God in the midst of suffering? And as we look at this story, it will help us process our own emotions and experiences as we wonder -- where is God in the midst of our own suffering?

Genesis: Preservation and Suffering

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Genesis 43. In this chapter, Jacob and his sons find themselves once again without food in the midst of famine. This prompted a second visit to Egypt, this time with Benjamin in tow. The brothers expect a harsh reaction from Joseph, who is still concealing his identity from them but are instead met with surprising mercy.

38 A Feast In The Famine

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 45. Here we see Joseph extend radical forgiveness to his brothers. Not only that, but Joseph explains how his faith drives his forgiveness. And then his forgiveness moves beyond the theoretical into the actual. Listen and be challenged to grow in forgiveness.

40 Forgiveness 101

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks us through Genesis 46 and 47. Now that Joseph's identity has been revealed, Jacob and his family prepare for a journey out of the promised land to Egypt. God reassures Jacob of His enduring presence with him on the journey. In this passage, we find timeless principles for the journey of the Christian life that we may remain faithful as sojourners in a world that is not our home.

41 A Traveler's Guide to Faithful Living

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Genesis 48 as Jacob nears the end of his life. When Joseph hears of this, he takes his sons to see him. Jacob blesses Joseph's sons as his own, putting Ephraim ahead of Manasseh, indicating that the special line of promise traced throughout Genesis will continue through his descendants and find ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Listen and be encouraged by God's word.

42 Blessed To Be A Blessing

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 49. Our words have direction to them -- they either lead to life or they lead to death. Jacob draws his sons for his final words. In this text, we see words of rebuke, words of restoration, and words of redemption. He said what needed to be said. He pointed his sons to the hope of the gospel. And we need that same direction too. Listen and be encouraged by these final words.

43 Final Words

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 50 and the end of the beginning. As Moses brings his first book to a close, it reads like an epilogue, tying up loose ends and emphasizing the major themes of the book: Nothing -- not even death -- can stop the promises of God; Everyone needs daily grace to overcome guilt and fear; God's providence is the only way to make sense of life; In the end, God will surely take us home.

38 A Feast In The Famine

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