Joseph’s Character, part 4: Gospel Application for Reconciliation Genesis 44-47

21-0425: God reconciles people to Himself through Jesus that Christ-followers might labor for reconciliation to God and with one another. Joseph’s brothers must return to Egypt to buy more food. They bring Benjamin, as Joseph demanded, and when they stand before Joseph he can take it no more. He reveals himself to his brothers and they are reunited. But reunited is not the same as reconciled, and there is still more relational work to be done. Pastor Lane identifies three gospel applications that must be made for true reconciliation to occur. This hard work requires much painful conversation. But Christians are compelled to labor for reconciliation between people, because we have been reconciled to God. And the Lord is always faithful when we labor in His work for His glory. We pray this message helps and encourages.