Reconciliation - August 16, 2026

This Sunday, we will step back into the Old Testament to take a look at part of the story of Joseph and his brothers. This passage comes near the end of Joseph’s story, when his brothers come to Egypt to beg for food, and discover Joseph is Pharaoh’s second in command, leading Egypt’s efforts to overcome the famine that has been gripping the country for two years. If you remember Joseph’s story, you might expect that he wouldn’t be very happy to see his brothers – after all, they sold him into slavery, and then told their father he had died. But Joseph is not angry or resentful. He doesn’t ask the brothers to explain their actions, or apologize. Instead, he greets them with tears of joy, and shares a surprising revelation: that God has used his life and enslavement to bring life to his family and the people of Egypt. This powerful story of reconciliation may help us consider how we stay in relationship with people who have treated us less than well, and how God uses even difficult circumstances to bring about good in the world. We will dig into this story of brothers reconciling with each other in worship this week. Join us, in person or online, this Sunday.  First Christian Church of Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia in Gwinnett County. Find out more by going to our website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/