Faithfulness

Following Jesus Together is all about growing in faith through community. These resources—ranging from heartfelt testimonies to small group studies—are designed to help individuals connect, grow, and explore what it means to follow Jesus alongside others.
Take some time to talk as a group about how things are going in life.
What has been the best part and hardest part of life since we last met? Pray for one another.
Who are others in your life who need to know Jesus? Spend a few minutes praying for each others’ friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.
What stood out to you the most in Jennifer's story?
In this, Joseph forgives his brothers for their betrayal. He also shows his trust that God is bringing these things about to accomplish his own purposes and for everyone’s good.
Read: Genesis 50:15-21
Retell the story as a group.
What does this teach about God?
What does this teach about people?
How does this relate to what you learned in Jennifer’s story?
What is something we should do in response to this story?
Get with a partner and do your best to retell the Bible story in your own words
Jennifer’s story clearly illustrates that God works for us when we cry out to him. Joseph also experienced this. The hard times we experience often make it difficult to see God at work. Especially when we’re right in the middle of them! Yet, the situation that brings us to our knees may be just the push we need to move toward God. And to see that he is faithful... and is working for our good.
How can you practically live out this lesson?
Who can you tell about what you’ve learned?
Pray we will be faithful to put into practice what God has asked us to do!