Joseph: Dream to Destiny // forgiven

June 16, 2013 Sermon Notes

Genesis 44:14-16

“That elephant is not chained to the stake; he’s chained to the idea that he can never get away. That’s a how a ten-pound stake can hold down a two-ton elephant.” – Steve Farrar, Finishing Strong

1. Grace is God’s response to our guilt.

2. Repentance is our response to God’s grace. Repentance: a change of heart, mind, behavior and actions.

What does repentance look like?

A. Sacrifice for others, not self-centeredness.

B. Honesty, not excuses.

C. Seize the second chance, no repeats.

D. The end result: healing and life-change.