Who sold Joseph to Egypt: his brothers or God?

Sunday 27th, March, 2022
Read: Acts 2:22-42

Sermon: Genesis 45: 1-28

Introduction

Genesis 1 – 44 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the Nations

Genesis 45:1-15 God’s salvation through Joseph
1 – 4 Joseph revealed to the brothers

5 – 8 Joseph not sent to Egypt by the brothers?

9 – 13 Joseph using his authority for the good of the brothers

14 – 15 Joseph and his brothers reconciled…sort of.

Genesis 45:16-24 God’s provision by Pharaoh
16 – 20 Giving Israel (Jacob) the best of Egypt

21 – 24 the brothers benefitting by Joseph’s exalted status

Genesis 45:25-28 God’s resolution for Jacob/Israel

Acts 2:22-42 Who killed Jesus: wicked men or God the Father?