August 13 / 14
Regaining a Brother: by Pastor Geordie Denholm

Is life a comedy or a tragedy? Are we the hero or the victim? Or maybe the villain? Is the world descending into chaos and dystopia or are we on a path of ever-increasing prosperity and progress? The stories we tell orient us to our place in the world and our role in the story.

The Bible tells the story of a loving God and a messy people. There is a beginning and an end. Major themes of creation, redemption, and sanctification trace the arc of this grand narrative. And Jesus Christ is the center of it all – the great hero of the story who comes incognito to rescue and redeem his broken creation.

Today we hear the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers. In him, we see a foreshadow of Jesus, our Savior. Joseph was betrayed and abandoned by those he loved. Instead of seeking vengeance or even justice, he forgives. He sets aside his power and position to once more reclaim those who were lost to him.

Genesis 45:1-21