God of Covenant- Week 9 Genesis 42-47 Genesis 42

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God of Covenant- Week 9 Genesis 42-47 Genesis 42-47 Testing, Trusting, and Truths about Christ

Testing (Genesis 42-44) Hunger (42:1-5) Harsh Words (42:6-14) Holding them as Prisoner (42:15-20) The purpose of times of testing is to bring us to a realization of the true condition of our hearts. (“We are guilty…” v. 21) Deuteronomy 8:2-3 In times of testing, do not harden your heart but keep a soft heart that trusts the Lord. Heartache (42:36- 43:15) “A crisis doesn’t make a man; it shows what the man is made of.” (Warren Wiersbe) Hurtful Accusation (44:1-13) Trusting in God (Genesis 45-46) Refuses retaliation and offers kindness. (45:4) Recognizes that God overrules the evil actions of man. (45:5-8) “You ​sold​ me...God ​sent​ me…”

Realizes that God is at work in ALL things to bring about our good and His glory. (45:7a) Is Resolved in the belief that God is Sovereign. (45:7b) Relies on the presence of God. (46:1-4) Truths about Christ Spiritual Hunger Spiritual Sight Insufficient and Unnecessary Payment A Stirring of Conscience and Conviction of Spirit Total Provision