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GENESIS Chapter 45 JOSEPH’S ABILITY TO “LET IT GO” I. Introduction A. The heart of Joseph. 1. Joseph a blessing to

GENESIS Chapter 45 JOSEPH’S ABILITY TO “LET IT GO” I. Introduction A. The heart of Joseph. 1. Joseph a blessing to them. II. Genesis 45:1-4 A. The compassion of Joseph. 1. He weeps loudly! 2. His brothers are in shock! a) “dismayed” also translated “troubled”!.

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GENESIS Chapter 45 JOSEPH’S ABILITY TO “LET IT GO” I. Introduction A. The heart of Joseph. 1. Joseph a blessing to

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  1. GENESIS Chapter 45 JOSEPH’S ABILITY TO “LET IT GO” I. Introduction A. The heart of Joseph. 1. Joseph a blessing to them.

  2. II. Genesis 45:1-4 A. The compassion of Joseph. 1. He weeps loudly! 2. His brothers are in shock! a) “dismayed” also translated “troubled”!

  3. (1) They were TERRIFIED! 3. The source of Joseph’s strength. III. Genesis 45:5-8 A. He tries to comfort them! 1. He did this before.

  4. a) He was concerned about them! b) He sees the Lord in all that has happened! (1)  Verse 5 (2)  Verse 8 (3)  Genesis 50:20 B. Many cannot get to this point!

  5. 1. Romans 8:28-31 2. “Conformed to the image of Jesus” takes time! a) Diamonds produced that way! (1)  1Peter 4:12-13 (a) “Strange” when we are “tested”?

  6. (b) Think the Lord intends it for evil? (i) Genesis 50:20 (ii) Satan is our enemy. 3. King David, as he grieved for his son? a)  2Samuel 12:16-23 (1) David “let it go!”

  7. (2)  Joseph had “let it go.” (a)  Without this – we become bitter! IV. CONCLUSION A. Genesis 45:9-20

  8. 1. Joseph’s holds back nothing! a) Tells them not to worry! B. Genesis 45:21-28 1. His brothers are not quite like Joseph in forgiveness!

  9. a) He knew they would not just rest in the Lord and enjoying the blessing!

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