Introduction:
A. Family Dynamics (Gen. 37:1-11)
1. Favoritism (v. 3)
2. Friction (vv. 2, 4)
3. Jealousy (vv. 5-11)
B. Family's Dark Secrets (Gen. 37:12-36)
Joseph's Brothers...
1. Conspired to commit murder (vv. 18-19)
2. Sold Joseph to Slavery (vv. 26-27)
3. Lied to their Father Jacob (vv. 31-34)
C. God Discloses the Family Dark Secret
Encouraging Insights from how Joseph and his brothers responded
God exposes...
1. Not to HUMILATE us but to HUMBLE us (Gen. 42:18-24; Gen. 45:4-6; Gen. 50:19-20)
2. Not to HURT us but to HEAL us (Gen. 45:13-15)
3. Not because He HATE us, but because He wants to HAVE us
Conclusion:
