Repentance & Reconciliation

Repentance & Reconciliation
Christ Proclamation Church
Genesis 42:1-45:28
November 19, 2017

Sermon Theme: Jesus willingly sacrificed Himself so that we might have life and have it to the fullest, which includes the power to repent of sin and walk in righteousness, including a sacrificial love for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

I. REPENTANCE TESTED – (42:1-44:34)
   A. Brother’s Repentance Round 1 – (42:1-38)
        1. Jacob’s Sons Sent to Egypt (vv.1-5)
        2. Joseph’s Confrontation with Brothers (vv.6-17)
        3. Joseph’s One Brother Sacrificed (vv.18-28)
        4. Joseph’s Brothers Report to Jacob (vv.29-38)
   B. Brother’s Repentance Round 2 – (43:1-44:34)
        1. Jacob’s Sons Sent to Egypt (43:1-15)
        2. Joseph’s Confrontation with Brothers (43:16-34)
        3. Joseph’s One Brother Sacrificed (44:1-17)
        4. Judah’s Sacrifice for His Brother (44:18-34)

II. RECONCILIATION CONFIRMED –(45:1-28)
   A. Joseph Forgives His Brothers – (45:1-15)
        1. Joseph Reveals Himself (vv.1-3)
        2. Joseph Clarifies Himself (vv.4-8)
        3. Joseph Provides for His Family (vv.9-15)
   B. Pharaoh Provides for Israel – (45:16-20)
   C. Joseph’s Brothers Confess to Jacob – (45:21-28)

III. RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTED – (Application)
   A. Jesus is the Savior of the World – (Acts 4:12)
   B. Jesus Sacrificed Himself – (Rom. 5:8, 1 John 3:16)