Leaving to Come Back
Big Idea: Don’t be afraid! God and His blessing are with you to bring you back home.
1. Israel settles in Egypt with God’s presence. (46:1–47:12)
2. The Egyptians lose everything because of Joseph. (47:13–26)
3. The Israelites flourish because of Joseph. (47:27–31)
The Big Reveal
The Big Reveal
Genesis 44–45
Big Idea: Embrace God’s plan for the preservation of His people through His chosen leader.
1. Joseph tests his brothers again. (44:1–13)
2. Judah substitutes for Benjamin. (44:14–34)
3. Joseph reveals himself and God’s plan. (45:1–15)
4. Pharaoh and Joseph send for Israel. (45:16–28)
Worship & Music Part 4
A Foolish Message for Foolish People
Introduction
18-25: The Foolishness of the Gospel
26-31: The Fools who boast in the Gospel
Application
Mercy for Reconciliation
Big Idea: Look to the mercy of God All-Sufficient for reconciliation.
1. Israel prays for God’s mercy as he sends Benjamin. (1–14)
2. The brothers receive mercy with the silver. (15–23)
3. Joseph’s mercy stirs because of Benjamin. (24–34)
Worship & Music Part 3
Facing the Past
Big Idea: Reconcile by fearing God, facing the past, and examining for change.
1. Joseph treats his brothers harshly (1-17)
2. Joseph tests his brothers, fearing God. (18–28
3.Jacob protects his favored son with suspicion. (29–38)
Worship & Music Part 2
Fruitful and Forgetful
Fruitful and Forgetful
Genesis 41
Big Idea: Remember, God’s work is not just about you, but a family and a land.
1. Joseph is remembered because of Pharoah’s dreams. (1–13)
2. Joseph becomes ruler over Egypt with God’s interpretation. (14–46)
3. Joseph is fruitful but forgets his family and land. (46–57)
Worship & Music Part 1
Forgotten?
Forgotten?
Genesis 40
August 10, 2025
Introduction
Big Idea: Wait for it! God will bring His promised restoration and exaltation.
1. Two courtiers are entrusted to Joseph. (1–4)
2. God gives the interpretation of the courtiers’ dreams. (5–19)
3. Joseph is right and forgotten. (20–23)
Conclusion
Biblical Authority Part 8
Yahweh’s Presence in Injustice
Yahweh’s Presence in Injustice
Genesis 39
Introduction
Big Idea: Recognize that Yahweh’s presence brings blessing, so turn away from evil, no matter the outcome.
1. Yahweh is with Joseph in Potiphar’s house. (1–6)
2. Joseph turns away from evil. (7–12)
3. An evil report turns Joseph toward prison. (13–20)
4. Yahweh is with Joseph in the king’s prison. (21–23)
Conclusion:
Humble Shepherds and Sheep
Humble Shepherds and Sheep
1 Peter 5:1–5
Big Idea: Shepherd and be shepherded with humility to receive God’s grace.
1. Elders, shepherd for the unfading crown. (1–4)
Acts 20:28; Eph 4:11–16; 1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9
2. Youngers, submit to the elders. (5a)
3. Everyone, wear humility to receive God’s grace. (5b)
Conclusion:
Biblical Authority Part 7
Judah’s Legacy
Genesis 38
Big Idea: Legacy comes from self-sacrificing righteousness, not self-preservation.
1. Judah seeks to preserve his legacy wrongly. (1–11)
2. Tamar seeks to preserve legacy deceptively. (12–23)
3. Judah recognizes his lack of righteousness. (24–26)
4. Judah’s legacy (and Israel’s?) is secured. (27–30)
Rule Seized Wrongly
Big Idea: Seizing rule apart from Yahweh’s way rips apart God’s people.
1. Joseph with Jacob wrongly seizes rule (2–17)
2. Reuben and Judah wrongly seize rule (18–28)
3. Israel is ripped apart (29–36)
Biblical Authority Part 6
Proclaiming the Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel
July 6, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.
1. Reframing our Proclamation
Rev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–
2. Resolution for Proclamation
Eph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–21
3. Realizing our Proclamation
Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26
Conclusion: