Genesis 45:1-15: Joseph is Revealed

One of the greatest demonstrations of mercy, grace, reconciliation, and forgiveness is presented in this passage. Judgment is clearly due, but judgment isn’t given. It’s the fruition of what Paul said, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” In Romans 8:28. The main character in the story of Joseph is God and that’s illustrated as well. A study of Genesis 45 1-15 based on “Explore the Bible: Spring 2023-24” from Lifeway. This is the 23rd lesson from Genesis prepared by Gary Stieber for Houston's First Baptist Church. Link to Jeremiah 29 study:    • Jeremiah 29:4-14: Personal   Prior lessons in Genesis: Genesis 1:1 – 2:3    • Genesis 1:1 - 2:3: The First Week   Genesis 2:4- 25    • Genesis 2:4-25: The First Couple   Genesis 3:1-24    • Genesis 3:1-24: The First Sin   Genesis 4:1-25    • Genesis 4:1-25: The First Murder   Genesis 6:9-7:24    • Genesis 6:9 – 7:24: Noah and the Flood - P...   Genesis 8:1-22    • Genesis 8:1-22: Noah and the Flood: Part 2...   Genesis 9:1-15    • Genesis 9:1-17: Noah and the Flood: Part 3...   Genesis 11:1-9    • Genesis 11:1-9: The Tower of Babel - Unite...   Genesis 12-13    • Genesis 12-13: The Call of Abram   Genesis 15-16    • Genesis 15-16: Abram, Sarai, and the Child...   Genesis 17:1-27    • Genesis 17: Covenant Confirmed – New Names...   Genesis 19: 1-26    • Genesis 19:1-26: God Rescues Lot and Destr...   Genesis 22:1-14    • Genesis 22:1-14: God Provides Us All With ...   Genesis 24:1-67    • Genesis 24: God Selects a Bride   Genesis 27:1-30    • Genesis 27 Jacob and the Blessing   Genesis 28:10-22    • Genesis 28:10-22: A Stairway, the LORD, an...   Genesis 30:25-43    • Genesis 30:25-43: How exactly did Jacob’s ...   Genesis 32:22-32    • Genesis 32:22-32: A Wrestling Match that B...   Genesis 35:1-15    • Genesis 35:1-15: Know Your Identity   Genesis 37:1-23    • Genesis 37:1-28: Joseph is Sold!   Genesis 39:1-23    • Genesis 39: Joseph is Imprisoned   Genesis 41:14-37    • Genesis 41: Joseph and the Dream of Pharaoh   Our YouTube Bible Study Playlist:    • Bible Lessons   To learn about a relationship with Jesus Christ, contact us: https://houstonsfirst.org/the-loop/ab... If you follow the Explore the Bible study schedule, we give away our study materials free of charge, with no obligations. We publish every week, 7-10 days prior to the lesson’s scheduled date. If you would like to get the complete study notes and the PowerPoint presentation to use as your needs require, click the link below and give us the email address you would like to have notified. Each week we’ll send you the link to the church website where you can download the materials. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/211116902364144