MAIN ARGUMENT: Reconciliation requires forgiveness that comes through embracing God’s kind sovereignty.

1. What is remarkable about Joseph forgiving his brothers? What aspect of the story caught you off guard and encouraged your faith?
2. Pastor Justin showed that reconciliation requires forgiveness that comes through embracing God’s kind sovereignty. How did Joseph’s commitment to God’s good sovereignty enable him to completely forgive his brothers?
3. In Genesis 45 — what are some of the key moments that show Joseph had indeed forgiven his brothers? What can we learn about forgiveness from Joseph?
4. How could God’s good sovereignty enable you to forgive those who have sinned against you (even if/when they don’t ask for it)? How does this kind of forgiveness and reconciliation display the heart of God?
5. As a group read Acts 2:22-23 together. How do we see God’s kind sovereignty intersecting with human sinfulness? How should this encourage our faith?