Joe Gen. 50

Joe Gen. 50

intro
1. last week 41
2. want to get to ch. 50
3. outline 42-49 (see extra sheet)
4. truck driver illus. (seperate sheet)
5. I don't get mad, I get even
6. but God prescribes a radically diff. approach (Eph. 4.32)
7. forgiveness may be the most difficult exercise of the Xtain faith!
  1. he do we forgive like Joe?
forgiveness is an exercise in faith and humility
Exercise Faith in God
1. Faith that God is a righteous Judge (v.19)
  1. Rom. 12.19
  2. we want God's justice for them, but mercy for us
  3. to love our neigbor as ourselves, means we want God's mercy for them as well
  4. when we exact justice, we play the part of God
2. Faith that God is in control (20)
  1. either God is in control or He isn't & let that one slip by!
  2. Joe couldn't have known what the dreams meant
  3. he couldn't have seen how being accused of rape was going to be a good thing
3. Faith that God is good (20)
  1. tempted to think God isn't good.
Exercise Humility to Others
1. don't prove your power (19)
  1. "do not fear"
2. Don't keep score
  1. not forgive & forget
  2. a promise not to keep score
3. Love unconditionally (21)
  1. how do I know if I've forgiven?
  2. look what Joe did!
take home
1. God has forgiven you!
2. how do you respond when hurt?
3. do you respond in faith & humility?

Resource summary

	Created by Ross Johnson about 11 years ago