Questions
For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion
- The sermon asked: “How would your life change if you fully trusted that God’s hands are in every situation you faced?” Think about the specific thing causing you the most stress or anxiety this week (e.g., a family conflict, a health issue, or a career setback). If you truly believed God was already working in it for good, what would change for you right now?
- Joseph spent two whole years waiting in prison after helping the cupbearer, experiencing a time of waiting before Pharaoh finally called for him. When you are in a “waiting season” where God feels completely silent, what is the hardest part for you? How can we keep from growing bitter or giving up on God during those quiet years?
- When Joseph’s brothers bowed before him, he had the absolute power to punish them, but he chose to comfort them instead. What is the difference between reacting out of emotion and giving a thoughtful response rooted in faith? Where do you need God’s help to give a thoughtful response this week?
Sermon
Preacher: Rev Anthony Phua
Topic: Live by Faith: Growing Up in God’s Hands
Verses: Genesis 41 – 50
