Genesis 43:1-45:15 – God Builds a Man (Part 8). Joseph, a Prefigure of King Jesus, prayerfully pursues a plan of reconciliation for his family. As Joseph’s brothers leave Egypt they are confronted with a massive test of character, which causes them to return to Joseph who at long last reveals himself to his brothers. What a dramatic and heartfelt moment! Don’t miss the meaningful parallels between Joseph’s life as a prophecy about Jesus and Israel. Pastor David’s sermon from Genesis 43:1-45:15 – God Builds a Man (Part 8), will stir your heart to seek reconciliation with people in your own life as you grow in your understanding of the depth of God’s grace and mercy for you!
“A gift is like a precious stone of grace in the eyes of him that receives it. Whosoever gives shall prosper.”
Proverbs 17:8 (Pastor David’s KJV Paraphrase) https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/pro/17/8/s_645008
Joseph has been PRAYERFULLY PLANNING FOR RECONCILIATION
Joseph endeavors to INTIMATELY KNOW THEM
Meaningful Relationship Require REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
“Wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the chief concourses, at the openings of the gates in the city she speaks her words.”
Joseph knows what to do because HE’S FOCUSED ON GOD’S WORD
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
“From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Joseph is a picture of THE UNMERITED FAVOR JESUS BESTOWS UPON US
Joseph’s life is a prophecy about JESUS & ISRAEL
ISRAEL DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE SAVIOR KING AT THE FIRST COMING, BUT THEIR EYES ARE OPENED TO SEE HIM AT THE SECOND COMING
FORGIVENESS IS FREELY GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HATED AND SINNED AGAINST HIM
THE EVIL HIS BROTHERS (ISRAEL) INTENDED, GOD USED FOR GOOD TO SAVE ALL
Joseph – a prophetic prefigure of King Jesus
1) The beloved son, sent to Israel’s tribes by the father on a mission of love.
2) Rejected by his own brethren (Tribes of Israel)
3) His tunic taken by the captors
4) Beaten and left for dead
5) Sold to gentiles for a few pieces of silver (the price of a slave)
6) Falsely accused and arrested (Potiphar).
7) Preached to the spirits in prison. (Eph 4:8-10, 1Pet 3:18-19)
(to one a message of Salvation, to one a message of judgment)
8) Savior of the world.
9) Began his public ministry at 30 years of age.
10) An alleged criminal instantly raised to power, then seated at the right hand.
11) Given a name meaning: God Speaks and saves lives.
12) Every knee must bow. (Gen 41:43, Phil 2:10)
13) Espoused to a Gentile Bride.
14) His children are: Manaseh & Ephraim. “God has made me forget (sin)”
and “God has caused me to be fruitful”
15) He is Lord of the present harvest age.
16) He is Lord of the coming seven-year Tribulation.
17) Israel is blind, unable to recognize the Savior King who is their brother.
18) Israel did not recognize the Savior King at the first coming, but their eyes
are opened to see Him at the second coming.
19) Forgiveness is freely given to those who hated and wronged him.
20) The evil his brothers (Israel) intended; God used for good to save all.
