Are You in the Place of Are You in the Place of God?God?

Genesis 50:15-Genesis 50:15-2626

The PatriarchsThe Patriarchs

Diagram: Smith, J. E. (1993). The Pentateuch (2nd ed.). Joplin, Mo.: College Press Pub. Co.

Reasons for a GrudgeReasons for a Grudge

• Ridiculed because of dreams• Plotted to kill• Sold into slavery• Unjustly accused and

imprisoned• Forgotten about

Joseph’s PerspectiveJoseph’s Perspective

• Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Genesis 50:19

• You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20

Restoring GentlyRestoring Gently

• If someone is caught in a sin, …restore that person gently. Galatians 6:1

• Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2• As we have opportunity, let us do good

to all people Galatians 6:10

So what? Now what?