REVIEW: Joseph’s brothers rejected him.
- READ: Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
- DISCUSS: Who has shown you love and grace despite your flaws and failures? How has that affected your view of God?
- DISCUSS: Who do you know that needs your acceptance and support?
REVIEW: Joseph’s brothers ignored him.
- READ: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!’”
- DISCUSS: Are there any people or situations that you typically withdraw from but God might be inviting you to step toward?
REVIEW: Joseph’s brothers waited until it was too late.
- READ: 2 Corinthians 6:2 “ For God says, ‘At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.’ Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.”
- DISCUSS: What relationships or circumstances would benefit from your intentional attention and compassion this week?
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
For the grace to see people the way Jesus sees them, the courage to step toward those who are isolated or alone, and an urgency to show love and goodness to other people.