After years of hardship and struggle, the purpose of Joseph's trials is finally revealed. Though Joseph's brothers intended to do him harm, God was positioning Joseph to bring about a great deliverance for a people in peril of starvation. As Joseph interacts with his brothers, extends grace, preserves lives, and provides food to the famished, he paints for us a picture of Christ. Join us for session eleven as we see how we, too, are called to represent Christ to a lost and dying world in need of deliverance.

Verses Used:

Genesis 45:3

Genesis 45:4 & 15

Ephesians 1:7-8

Genesis 45:5-8

Hebrews 12:2

Genesis 45:11 & 20

John 6:48-51

Discussion Questions:

*What was your main takeaway from today’s message?

*When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, they are dismayed to find him alive and ruling Egypt. What does he tell them in Genesis 45:5-8? How does this demonstrate his faith in God and his sovereign plan? What can we learn from his perspective?

*In Scripture there are several characters who foreshadow what Christ would do. Joseph is one of them. In what way does he serve as an example of:

-Granting mercy when judgment was deserved?

-Preserving life when death was destined?

-Satisfying an incessant hunger?

*As Joseph was a representative of Christ, we too, are called to be representatives of Christ. In what ways can we show Christ to the world around us?

*Can you think of other examples in Scripture that foreshadow Christ and His work? Who and how?