Grace Road Church

Sometimes life brings disappointments that tempt us to doubt God's goodness toward us. Over time, our hearts can struggle with cynicism, pessimism, and a lens that struggles to imagine where God is in all of this. In Genesis 45, Jacob find himself in a similar place - grappling with the inconceivable news that his son is alive and unable to embrace the good news. As Kevin explains, the remedy for our cynicism is not found in our own mustering. Rather, it's a result of seeing our lives through...

After decades of separation and betrayal, Joseph is finally reunited with the brothers who sold him into slavery. What could have been a moment of revenge for Joseph becomes a moment of forgiveness, grace, and total freedom. Joseph's redemptive actions here provide us a picture of the redemptive work of God in our lives. Jesus was our perfect Redeemer. He paid for our sin on the cross, bearing our shame and adopting us into the family of God. He reveals our sin, draws us to repentance with Hi...

Joseph's narrative progresses in Genesis 41 to feature another dream interpretation: Pharaoh's. In this story, we continue to see God's sovereign hand directing Joseph's path through circumstances and environments that seemed hopeless and irredeemable. More so, God ends up using Joseph to save all of Egypt and much of the world. Joseph's story offers us a great example of how we can be a light in our region. But, as Kevin shows us, the true meaning of this passage is that Jesus is the better ...

In Genesis 40, we see Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker. The former promises to remember Joseph when he is released, but he does not. Joseph, despite His obedience and faithfulness to God, is forgotten in prison for two years. Through Joseph's story, Kevin shows us that our faithfulness does not guarantee us an easy life devoid of suffering. When suffering comes, God has not abandoned us in the waiting. In sending Christ for the propitiation for our sins, He shows u...