The
Vineyard- November 22nd, 2015
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. – John 15:5
Genesis 50:1-26
Pray
for God to speak to you through the reading of His word.
Read
the passage.
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We are Freed from Guilt
o
At least a few decades have passed
since Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, and yet with the death of their
father they are still afraid that he will seek revenge.
o
How does living with guilt hinder
our relationships with others?
o
Have you allowed God to free you
from feelings of guilt because of past sins?
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God is in Control
o
The
story of Joseph is one that demonstrates quite remarkably God’s ability to
bring something good out of the evil actions of humanity.
o
Even
when it appeared God had lost control, when his Son was on the cross, God was
using the violence of the cross to achieve our salvation.
o
What
are some negative situations that God has brought positive blessings out of in
your life?
o
Do
you trust that God is in control?
o
Do
you trust God to sort everything out in the end?
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God
has a Future for Us
o
Joseph
made his brothers swear that his bones would be taken back to Canaan when the
family of Israel returned there.
o
This
shows that Joseph believed God had a future for them, and he knew where that
future was.
o
Do
you believe that God has a future for you, even after death?
o
Do
your actions reflect that your future is with God, and not in this world?
Pray that God will release from you
the burden of guilt from any past sins that you continue to bear.
Pray that God will give you the
faith to trust in him, and the fact that he is in control.
Examine your priorities. Are they based on this present world, or the
future God has prepared for you?
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