Issues – Gen 42 (p.35)• They haven’t forgotten – the power

has shifted• Joseph is hurt, not prepared for this

encounter

• You can’t escape your issues.– Family– Power– Identity

Direction – Gen 43-46• 44:18-20, 27-34; 45:1-5• Judah has changed – but doesn’t

fully confess

• See direction not details in people.• God sees the potential in you!

Obstacles – Gen 47-50• 47:13-15• Overcome by turning obstacles into

opportunities.• 48:1-5, 10-14, 17-19• Jacob never changed his favoritism.• Overcome by turning obstacles into

opportunities.• Through injustice and suffering –

Joseph saves many.• Use leadership to make a difference

for Jesus!