As we've studied the life of Joseph with Scott Pauli, we've learned that this study isn't necessarily about Joseph,

but instead about the God who was with Joseph, even in the darkest of circumstances.

As you look at your own circumstances through the eyes of faith, do you recognize God's

presence?

Oh, that we could learn to live in the presence of God.

Be sure to stay tuned after today's study to learn more about Scott's book on the life

of Joseph entitled, The Lord was with Joseph.

One of the reasons that I love studying the characters of the Bible is that, of course, they're given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God, but they're given as definite examples for us. Some are positive,

some are negative. All of them have some great truth for us. I remember years ago hearing someone

say, you're not going to live long enough to make all the mistakes yourself, so you have to learn

from the mistakes of others. That's so true. And sometimes you learn from the positive example of others so that you don't make certain mistakes.

I believe that's why Genesis 50 is given to us at the end of Joseph's story,

because though these are lesser known days, it's not lesser in importance.

Every day matters until the day you see the Lord face to face.

And Genesis 50 is helping us know how to finish well. We've learned a first principle in the

first 13 verses, and it is this, if you're going to finish your course with joy, you're going

to have to remember those who taught you and honor those people. Thank God for those people. They're not

perfect. You know, there's a tendency in our cancel culture age to pick people to pieces, to find

every bad thing they've ever said or done, and then to make that the defining thing on their

life. I would caution you about that because remember that you reap what you sow.

And so, by the grace of God, the Lord has helped all of us fallen sinners.

And aren't you grateful for the Jacobs the Lord has brought into your life,

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