Text: Exodus 6-12 God declares His plan (see Ex. 6:1, Ex. 7:3-5) Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh Under compulsion he will let them (the Israelites) go Under compulsion he will drive them out of his land I will harden Pharaoh’s heart that I may multiply My glory When Pharaoh does not listen, I will lay my hand on Egypt The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord God reaffirms His promises (see Ex. 6:6-8) I will bring you out from the Egyp

Text: Exodus 1-2 The Heritage of Israel Jacob’s family of 70 persons settles in Egypt The children of Israel increase and multiply God keeps His promise to bless Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob The Hardship of Israel After 200 years a king arises in Egypt who did not know Joseph Systematic mistreatment of the Israelites Servitude Forced Labor Enslavement Genocide The Honor of Israel The midwives refusal to obey the king’s orders Civil disobedience – OBEY GOD - - BEFORE MAN When ma

Text: Genesis 35:22b – 50:26 Joseph’s Difficult Days Sibling rivalry, jealousy and hatred Sold into slavery, bought by Potiphar Falsely accused and sent to prison Forgotten and forsaken in prison Joseph is Exalted Released from prison to interpret Pharaoh’s dream Assigned responsibility to prepare the land for famine Used by God to rescue and preserve his family Key Truths We cannot control circumstances, but we can choose our response. (Genesis 45:1-6) CHOOSE THANKFULNESS No