God's Providence Through Family Conflict | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Genesis 37   Favoritism Leads to Jealous Resentment (Gen. 37:1-11) Jacob's favoritism paved the way for sibling rivalry. Joseph's dream caused division among his brothers.   Resentment Leads to Hateful Betrayal (Gen. 37:12-36) Joseph's brothers plot to betray him by selling him into slavery. Joseph's brothers deceive their father by telling him that Joseph was killed. Jacob is crushed with inconsolable grief over the loss of his son.   TRACING GOD'S HAND OF PROVIDENCE The story of Joseph points us to God's providence over all circumstances (Gen. 39:2-3, 21, 23: "The Lord was with Joseph)" The story of Joseph proves that God is at work for His glory and our good (Gen. 50:20: "God meant it for good"). The story of Joseph points us to Jesus, who suffered and died under the predetermined, redemptive plan of God (Acts 2:22-24)   Main Idea: God is sovereignly at work through our sinful actions and family conflict to accomplish His redemptive purposes.