Normalize Foorgiveness-(JOSEPH) FROM BETRAYAL TO FORGIVENESS

Genesis 37:23–24, 28 — His brothers stripped his robe, threw him into a pit, and sold him into
slavery.
Genesis 39:2 — “The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man.”
Genesis 39:20–21 — Joseph was falsely accused and placed in prison, but the Lord was with
Joseph and showed him steadfast love.
Genesis 40:23 — The chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Genesis 41:39–41 — Pharaoh set Joseph over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 42:7–8 — Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.
Genesis 42:21, 24 — “We are guilty concerning our brother.” And Joseph turned away and wept.
Genesis 44:33–34 — Judah offered himself in place of Benjamin.
Genesis 45:1–2 — Joseph revealed himself and wept aloud.
Genesis 45:5, 7–8 — “God sent me before you to preserve life… It was not you who sent me here,
but God.”
Genesis 50:20–21 — “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good… I will provide for you
and your children.”

1. Forgiveness reflects the heart of Jesus.
2. Freedom and forgiveness go hand in hand.
3. Mercy is stronger than revenge.
4. Let God’s forgiveness turn you into a forgiver.