Misery and Mercy, The Brothers return to Egypt

Scripture Readings: (1) John 16:1-24 (2) Genesis 43:1-34

Sermon Outline: Genesis 43

(1) God’s Tools
(2) Jacob’s plan and prayer
(3)Mercy

The Sacred Straight, Genesis 42:1-38

Scripture Readings: (1) John 15:1-27 (2) Genesis 42:1-38

Sermon Outline

1. The Test
2. The Function of Guilt
3. The Nature of Grace

Joseph is exalted, Genesis 41:1-57

Scripture Readings: (1) John 14:1-31 (2) Genesis 41:1-57

Sermon Outline:

-Joseph’s God, Overall
-Joseph’s life of faith.
-A pattern for the future.

A life shaped by the Word, Psalm 119:33-40

Scripture Readings: (1) John 13:21-38 (2) Psalm 119:33-40

Sermon Outline:
1. God’s word must be our priority
2. Three things we need
a.) A changed heart
b.) Help from God as our teacher
c.) The discipline of meditation
3. Benefits of the word
a.) Battling sin
b.) Finding comfort
c.) Fruitfulness
d.) Encouraging others

Delighting in the Word, Psalm 1

Scripture Readings: (1) John 13:1-20 (2) Psalm 1

Sermon Outline: Psalm 1

1. We are shaped by the Messages we hear

2. Duty vs. Delight

3. The practice of Meditation

4. The results