Genesis 41

Justin Pilcher

Mar 30, 2014

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Genesis 41:1-36

Big Idea - God's plans are not limited to, restricted by, or affected by anything.

Jeremiah 29:10-14

Isaiah 46:5-11

Isaiah 55:10-11

1. God's timing and process are always perfect. (Genesis 41:1-8)

Isaiah 55:8-9

2. Joseph's submission of self allowed him to participate in what God is doing. (Genesis 41:16)

Deuteronomy 7:6

Matthew 12:18

3. God provides for everyone and everything. (Genesis 41:29-36)

Romans 10:11-12

Matthew 6:25-27

Psalm 73:1-14

Application

Perspective

An eternal, omniscient God is not affected or thwarted by anything happening here.

Heart

Is God bigger than your current existence?

Personal Praxis

Ask the Holy Spirit to keep showing you just how little you actually control, and be ok with it.

Community Praxis

Submit to God's calling on your life and stay obedient, so that we are able to fully participate in what God is doing.

Note: all scripture references are in HCSB