The Legacy of Faith
Sermon Notes
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
- Psalms 5:12
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.
- Genesis 37:36
The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.
- Genesis 39:2-4
Joseph’s master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
- Genesis 39:20-23
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 5:14-16
Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he imprisoned me and the chief baker in the house of the captain of the guard. Each of us had a dream the same night, and each dream had a meaning of its own. Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us, giving each man the interpretation of his dream. And things turned out exactly as he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was impaled.” So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.” “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”
- Genesis 41:9-16
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?”
- Genesis 41:38
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
- Isaiah 61:1
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”
- Genesis 41:39-40
Table Group Resources
Mixer
As we continue our series on Legacy, share a story on how you got your name. Were you named after someone in the family (i.e. Mother, Father, Grandmother, etc) or did they choose the most popular name of that time?
Sermon Questions
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:4-5, Genesis 50:15-21, 32:6-7, 32:17-18, Genesis 33:1-8
How did this message impact you?
In 2 Timothy, Paul speaks specifically about the “sincere faith” of Timothy’s grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice. Describe what you think Lois and Eunice were like. Have you had anyone in your life that you can credit with “sincere faith”? What character values did they exhibit?
How did that person shape you?
When and from whom did Joseph learn about the power of reconciliation? Read Genesis 33:1-8. Discuss what impression the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau must have meant for the young Joseph. How can you apply this lesson to a relationship in your life now?
Pastor Jared said “You are reproducing in your sons and daughters your character.” How does that make you feel and what do you need to do to be more aware of the power you have? What are you doing with it in your family and outside of your family?
Serve
From January through March, we'll once again be hyper-focusing our Impact efforts on activities which encourage and benefit youth while promoting their ability to thrive. We're calling it YOUTH WELLBEING and are excited to get YOU involved! Click HERE for more information.
Pray
Join us in prayer over the 10 individuals that were baptized on Sunday! Pray that they continue to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren. And may they be the hands and feet of Jesus as they share their experiences in this new life.
Jesus said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
