MCC English Sermon 2026/05/31

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Sunday, May 31, 2026 “Joseph’s Life in Prison” Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki 1. Joseph received a request * Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (NIV) 2. Joseph showed interest in those around him * “Cupbearer” = He had the role of pouring wine in the king’s cup * “Chief baker” = He had the role of preparing food for the king * Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (NIV) 3. Joseph interpreted dreams 4. Joseph waited for God’s timing * Isaiah 2:22 “Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?” (NIV) * Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) * Isaiah 49:15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (NIV) Thoughts to share at mini church: 1. What kind of attitude did Joseph have when he was in prison for falsely being accused of a crime? 2. What can we learn from Joseph’s attitude when we are faced with a trial? MCC20260531.mp3