Introduction: In a world where truth is whatever you want to believe, you don’t have to worry much about consequences. But, Joseph knew that truth had to be dealt with in order for God to bring out the best possible set of consequences.

1. THE CONFRONTATION (44:1-13):

A. They Were Overjoyed (43:34b)
B. They Were Overtaken (44:1-6)
C. They Were Overconfident (44:7-12)
D. They Were Overwhelmed (44:13)

2. THE CONFESSION (44:14-34):

A. Submission (14-17):
B. Surrender (18-34):
1) The Report (18-29)
2) The Request (30-34)

3. THE COMPASSION (45:1-15):

A. The Revelation (1-4)
B. The Reassurance (5-12)
C. The Reconciliation (13-15)

4. THE CELEBRATION (45:16-28):

A. The Command From Pharaoh (16-24):
1) The Proclamation (16-20)
2) The Provisions (21-24).
B. The Confirmation From Jacob (25-28)

CONCLUSION: Joseph had navigated through the process of dealing with his brother’s sins and he brought about a great reconciliation.

Introduction: In a world where truth is whatever you want to believe, you don’t have to worry much about consequences. But, Joseph knew that truth had to be dealt with in order for God to bring out the best possible set of consequences.

1. THE CONFRONTATION (44:1-13):

A. They Were Overjoyed (43:34b)
B. They Were Overtaken (44:1-6)
C. They Were Overconfident (44:7-12)
D. They Were Overwhelmed (44:13)

2. THE CONFESSION (44:14-34):

A. Submission (14-17):
B. Surrender (18-34):
1) The Report (18-29)
2) The Request (30-34)

3. THE COMPASSION (45:1-15):
A. The Revelation (1-4)
B. The Reassurance (5-12)
C. The Reconciliation (13-15)

4. THE CELEBRATION (45:16-28):
A. The Command From Pharaoh (16-24):
1) The Proclamation (16-20)
2) The Provisions (21-24).
B. The Confirmation From Jacob (25-28)

CONCLUSION: Joseph had navigated through the process of dealing with his brother’s sins and he brought about a great reconciliation.

Introduction: When others have wronged you, it may take time for them to see what they’ve done and it may take time to see how to make it right. Joseph decided he would take his time in testing his brothers’ sincere repentance and humble confession of sin.

1. A TIME OF TESTING (42:1-24):
A. Tested by Hunger (1-5)
B. Tested by Harsh Words (6-14)
C. Tested by Harassment (15-24)

2. A TIME OF TENSION (42:25 – 43:14):
A. They Experienced Despair (42:25-38):
1) The Return of The Brothers (42:25-28)
2) The Report from The Brothers (42:29-34)
3) The Refusal from The Father (42:35-38)
B. They Experienced Disbelief (43:1-14):
1) The Reassurance from Judah (43:1-10)
2) The Resignation of Jacob (43:11-14)

3. A TIME OF TRANSITION (43:15-34):
A. From Trouble to Treated (15-25):
1) Fear before the feast (15-18).
2) Fessing up before the feast (19-22).
3) Favor instead of forgiveness (23-25).
B. From Testing to Tears (26-34):
1) The Examination by Joseph (26-29).
2) The Emotions of Joseph (30-31).
3) The Enjoyment of Food (32-34).

CONCLUSION: Taking the time necessary to work through issues with others is very important.