1. How To Be Forgiving
Colossians 3:12-13

2. Joseph Was Forgiving
When he revealed himself to his brothers Genesis 45:1-15
After his father died Genesis 50:15-21

3. Why Was Joseph Forgiving?
God was the center of his life
His reason for not sinning Genesis 39:7-9
Gave God the credit Genesis 41:15-16
How does this make us more forgiving?
Remember God has forgiven us
Don’t put ourselves in place of God Genesis 50:19
Reminds us that world doesn’t revolve around us Genesis 45:5

4. Why Was Joseph Forgiving?
God was the center of his life
God was with Joseph
In Joseph’s toughest hours Genesis 39:2; 21
God will give strength to forgive Php. 4:13

5. Why Was Joseph Forgiving?
God was the center of his life
God was with Joseph
Joseph could see God’s hand in his life
He knew God was in control Gen. 45:5, 7, 8
God does work in our lives Matthew 7:7-11

6. Why Was Joseph Forgiving?
God was the center of his life
God was with Joseph
Joseph could see God’s hand in his life
He truly loved his brothers
Love is bond of perfection Colossians 3:14
To love means to forgive 1 Corinthians13:4-7

7. How Did Joseph Show Forgiveness?
He didn’t recount all the grief Gen. 45:8
Expressed his love Genesis 45:14-15
Comforted them Genesis 45:4-5; 50:19-20
God expects it 2 Cor. 1:3-4; 2:6-7
Put his words into action Genesis 50:21
Treated them like brethren

8. Conclusion Joseph shows us how to forgive
Joseph shows us how to be Christ-like
We all need to be more forgiving, because we all need forgiveness