What Now? Faithful Actions in Fearful Times (Genesis 43)

Sermon Notes:

  1. The Dilemma – BE STRONG! Have the courage of Judah (43:1–10)

  2. The Decision – BE WISE! Have the wisdom of Jacob (43:11–15)

    a. Prepare (vv. 11–13)

    b. Pray (v. 14a)

    c. Surrender (v. 14b)

    d. Go (v. 15)

  3. The Departure – BE OBEDIENT! Have the obedience of the sons (41:15)

  4. The Discussion – Be HONEST & HUMBLE! Have the humility and honesty of the brothers (vv. 18-34)

    a. They pursue peace (vv. 18–22)

    i. They are honest

    ii. They are humble

    iii. They are respectful

    b. They receive peace (vv. 23-34)

    i. From the steward of his house (vv. 23-25)

    ii. From the Lord of the Land (vv. 26-34)

Michael KovalGenesis, Geoff Alfassa, geoffalfassaComment