What do you do when the past you tried to bury suddenly walks back into the room? In Genesis 42–43, Joseph is confronted by the very brothers who betrayed him, and he must decide whether to use his power for revenge or restoration. Sometimes God brings hidden wounds, guilt, and unresolved pain into the light, not to shame us, but to heal us. Through Joseph’s story, we see that grace does not deny the wound, but it does refuse to let the wound have the final word.

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From Series: "The Story of Joseph"

In The Story of Joseph, we’ll follow a journey marked by dreams and betrayal, temptation and waiting, purpose and restoration—and discover how God was at work through it all. From the pit to the prison to the palace, Joseph’s story reminds us that even when we can’t see what God is doing, He is still writing a bigger story. Join us for this nine-week series as we learn to trust God’s promises and see the bigger picture.

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