Bible

Wagons of Revival

Stand-alone Sermon

Preached by: Brother David Mitchell | 01/14/24

1. Background
    a. Joseph sold as a slave by his brothers, Gen. 37:19-28
    b. The brothers lie to their father about what happen to Joseph Gen. 37:31-35
    c. Joseph at Potiphar's house Gen. 39:1-19
    d. Joseph in prison Gen. 39:20-23
    e. Joseph interprets the butcher and baker's dreams Gen. 40:1-23
    f. Joseph interprets Pharoah's drams Gen. 41:1-36
    g. Joseph promoted to second in command in Egypt Gen. 41:1-36
    h. Joseph deals with his brothers trying to buy grain in Egypt Gen. 42-45:15
    i. Jacob finally learns Joseph is still alive - Gen. 45:16-26

2. The Wagons of Revival arrived, Gen. 45:27-28
    a. Jacob had mourned for his favorite son Joseph
    b. Jacob could not be comforted by his sons concerning Joseph
    c. Jacob's heart was broken because of the lie the brothers had told him
    d. Jacob didn't believe the words of his sons concerning Jospeh
    e. But then, Jacob saw the wagons Joseph had sent to bring his father to Egypt
    f. Jacob saw the wagons and his heart was revived!

Conclusion: How this applies to us today
    a. No matter the background - God will make a way
    b. No matter the lies and deceit which have been said or done, God is already at work
    c. No matter how hard things seem to be, God is with His people and will send an answer of hope
    d. No matter what, when by faith we see the wagons God is sending, we will be revived!