The Joseph Narrative
Joseph and His Brothers - The crisis of humanity | Part 1
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 7th May 2023
Passage: Genesis 37:1 - 36
Blurb: What is it that undercuts human community? How do we deal with the crisis of difference? And of the deficit of love that so many people feel? Come join us as we explore an important message about the situation of humanity. This message sets up the series as a whole and uses the situation of Joseph and his family to explore some deep themes, not only about being human, but about the way in which God leads us through.
Judah and Tamar - What is this one about? | Part 2
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 14th May 2023
Passage: Genesis 38
Blurb: Isn’t this the Joseph narrative? Why then this strange passage about Judah and Tamar and their story of scandal? You are invited to read chapter 38, note your questions, and then have a listen to the sermon. While many preachers might skip over this passage, as we delve in deep, what we discover is quite extraordinary. Come join us as we explore the character development of Judah, discover an unlikely hero in Tamar, and most of all marvel at the wonders of God.
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife - A story of wisdom | Part 3
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 21st May 2023
Passage: Genesis 39
Blurb: What’s the difference between wisdom and morality (or moralism)? In this talk we look at the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife using the angle of wisdom. This gives us a fuller and richer portrait, than a mere moralistic reading. Come join us as we seek out the wisdom of God, and how God’s purposes prevail despite human injustice.
Joseph, Judah and their Brothers - A story of reconciliation | Part 4
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 28th May 2023
Passage: Excerpts from Genesis 42 - 45
Blurb: Here we come to the reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. Not only is this a climactic moment in the family of Jacob, it is also a climactic moment in Genesis as a whole. In this talk we will explore the transformation of Judah, and how he will point to Jesus in an s surprising and startling way. And we’ll explore the motives of Joseph’s curious actions, and how in his place of deepest wound he came to forgive his brothers. At the heart of it is the journey of what it is to do well by others even in the place of our deepest wounds.