Genesis 50:15-21 Divine Reversals
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Genesis 50:15-21
Genesis 50:15-21
Divine Reversals
Divine Reversals
Introduction
Introduction
The central idea of the text is that Joseph did not do others as they had done to him because God reversed the burden of evil intended for him into a blessing to him and those intended evil against him.
The central idea of the text is that Joseph did not do others as they had done to him because God reversed the burden of evil intended for him into a blessing to him and those intended evil against him.
The main objective of this sermon is remind the believer that no matter what the negative intention of others for you might be, God can turn it around. This is what I call ‘divine reversals.”
The main objective of this sermon is remind the believer that no matter what the negative intention of others for you might be, God can turn it around. This is what I call ‘divine reversals.”
I. (no) Revenge (15)
I. (no) Revenge (15)
- there are some who would have taken the opportunity to take revenge on their enemies...
- there are some who would have taken the opportunity to take revenge on their enemies...
- if things are going to turn around, it should be left in the hands of God!
- if things are going to turn around, it should be left in the hands of God!
- 1 Peter 3:9, “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
- 1 Peter 3:9, “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
II. Repentance (16-18)
II. Repentance (16-18)
III. Reversal (19-21)
III. Reversal (19-21)
“18 Then the brothers went in person to him, threw themselves on the ground before him and said, “We’ll be your slaves.” 19–21 Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid. Do I act for God? Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people. Easy now, you have nothing to fear; I’ll take care of you and your children.” He reassured them, speaking with them heart-to-heart.”
“18 Then the brothers went in person to him, threw themselves on the ground before him and said, “We’ll be your slaves.” 19–21 Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid. Do I act for God? Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people. Easy now, you have nothing to fear; I’ll take care of you and your children.” He reassured them, speaking with them heart-to-heart.”
- Forgiveness (conclusion)
- Forgiveness (conclusion)
