Title: Genesis 50:15-21/Lent of Forgiveness
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Text: Genesis 50:15-21/ Lent for forgiveness
The text is the last chapter of Genesis and mentions the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers.
Yes. First, Joseph's brothers did evil (evil) to Joseph.
He was bruised, bruised, and tried to kill him by throwing him into a pit, and he sold his geekyah to a merchant.
Joseph, who was sold, went through a lot of hardship.
He was framed as a prisoner and even imprisoned. However, he overcame all difficulties and ended up
Nai became the prime minister of Egypt. And I met the old brothers. Joseph made up his mind.
If he did, he could take revenge as much as he could. Thinking about what he suffered in the past, it is refreshing
could have avenged him. And the brothers were also afraid of Joseph's revenge.
C. In verse 15
Shall I not do it?> I was wrapped in fear. But look at verses 20 and 21 of the text.
You tried to harm me, but God changed it for good, as it is today.
To save the lives of all people, do not be afraid, I
I will raise you and your children, and comforted them with earnest words.
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Joseph knew through his life that God is a God who turns evil into good.
Our God is a God who turns evil into good. Forgive without revenge.
Today, at the eighth dawn of Lent, we
I remember Jesus Christ who hung on. He is the Son of God, and he is evil to the ignorant.
You have been ridiculed and despised, beaten and killed.
C. Christ crucified, but he prayed like this.
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing (Luke
23:34)
Lent is a time to learn the love of Jesus Christ, who turns evil into good and forgives evil
It is a period to practice love. Even the enemies of all ages can't forgive me.
Lent is the season of forgiveness and reconciliation even if we have committed evil deeds.
I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Then you will be sons of your Father who is in heaven, Matt 5:43-45 who turns evil into good.
Let Lent be a season of forgiveness and reconciliation by learning and practicing the love of Jesus Christ.
wish you.