God's Sovereign Good

God's Sovereign Good
Christ Proclamation Church
Genesis 50:15-26
December 10, 2017

Sermon Theme: God can use the greatest of human sinfulness to accomplish His great work of redemption.  This is seen most clearly in Christ’s rejection, betrayal and crucifixion so that we might receive the blessing of salvation.

I. Man's Intentional Evil – (Gen. 50:15-17)
   A. Remember Joseph's the Beloved Son – (37:2-17)
   B. Remember Joseph's Suffering – (50:15)
        1. Brothers Conspired to Kill Him – (37:18-20)
        2. Brothers Stripped Him of His Coat – (37:21-24)
        3. Brothers Sold Him for Silver – (37:25-28)
    C. Remember Jacob's Message – (50:16-17)
        1. Are They Making this Up?
        2. Are They Telling the Truth?

II. God's Sovereign Good – (Gen. 50:18-21)
   A. Joseph's Clarity on His Place – (50:18-21)
   B. Joseph's Clarity on His Theology – (50:20)
        1. Brothers Meant it for Evil – (v.20a)
        2. God Meant it for Good – (v.20b)
   C. Joseph's Clarity on His Purpose – (50:21)

III. Joseph's Steadfast Faith – (Gen. 50:22-26)
   A. Joseph is Tremendously Blessed – (50:22-23)
   B. Joseph is Trusting God's Promises – (50:24-26)