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Called and
EquippedGenesis 45
ROOTSOF BITTERNESS
Hebrews 12:14-16
esau described as…“Fornicator”- Flesh-driver lawbreaker“Profane person”- Rancid, godless human being
“Esau (his flesh) I have hated.” Romans 9:13
bitterness and anger
forgiveness and love
Esau
Joseph
• Both suffered injustice• Both betrayed by family• Both deprived
and opposites
both the same…
“With the precious things of the earth and its fulness, and the favor of God Who dwells in creation, let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph…”
Deuteronomy 33:16
Joseph’s legacy
“…and on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.”
Deuteronomy 33:16
Joseph’s legacy
paraphrased“With all of the satisfying things on the planet and the fullness of their pleasure; mixed together with the favor of God…”
Deuteronomy 33:16
paraphrased“…All these translate into a life of incredible blessing that radiates God’s glory like a crown on his head.”
Deuteronomy 33:16
genesis 45:1-9God’s calling is not for the sake of fairness but for the glory of God.
What we might interpret as an injustice was actually God’s deliverance.
“Only Christ’s forgiveness will rebuild this city.”
Chancellor Adenauer
“It’s tragic how resentment in the heart of one man
caused all this.”
bitterness destroys lives
forgiveness builds lives
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you…
Mathew 6:14-15
“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Heavenly Father forgive your trespasses.”
Mathew 6:14-15
napoleon“Like Alexander the Great before me, my kingdom will come to naught, while the kingdom of Jesus Christ will remain indestructible…
napoleon…For Alexander and I reign by force while Christ reigns through love.”
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