Joseph's Brothers: Dreams, Plots, and God's Plan

05/09/2025 11 min
Joseph's Brothers: Dreams, Plots, and God's Plan

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Send us a textThis  analyses Genesis 37:12-22, focusing on the biblical narrative of Joseph and his brothers. The speaker examines Joseph's journey to find his brothers, who are tending their father's flocks, and their subsequent conspiracy to kill him due to their envy and his perceived favouritism. Particular attention is paid to Reuben's intervention, where he persuades his brothers to cast Joseph into a pit rather than outright kill him, with an ulterior motive to rescue him later. The discussion extends beyond the literal events, exploring themes of God's overarching plan versus personal dreams, the nature of sin originating in the heart, and drawing parallels between Joseph and Jesus. Ultimately, the sermon encourages listeners to prioritise God's will over their own ambitions and to reflect on which character's actions they embody in their own lives.Support the showIf you enjoy hearing our podcasts why not consider supporting our churchBank Sort Code 60-20-23 Account Number 38445514Account Name "Bootle Protestant Free Church or Cheques can be sent to Pastor Ian Thompson Made to "Bootle Protestant Free Church" University Rd/Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside L20 3BB and why not visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bootleprotestantfreechurch