Scripture: Genesis 43
Genesis 43:1-14
- Jacob trusted God
El Shaddai = God Almighty - Jacob believed in God’s sovereign control
Genesis 43:15-34
- Steward reassured the brothers that God (Elohiym) gave them their treasurers.
- Brothers did not argue Benjamin’s special treatment.
Two Key Questions:
1. Is God trustworthy?
- God is completely Sovereign
- Psalm 135:5-6
- God is infinite in Wisdom
- Proverbs 3:19
- God is perfect in Love
- 1 John 4:10
2. Do you know and trust God?
- Choosing to trust God is a matter of faith.
- Believing (trusting) in Jesus Christ alone for salvation is the first step.
- God promises to never leave you.
- When we know God we can come to Him for help.
- When we know His Word we will think/act on truth not feelings.
- All things work together for good. Romans 8:28-30
- Good is becoming more like Jesus Christ.
