Providence in Joseph’s Story
For Faith & Life, Grade 7, Chapter 4. Explore the difference between what people freely choose and the good God can bring about through Joseph’s story.
Faith & Life · Grade 7 · Chapter 4
Choices, consequences, and providence
Identify human decisions and God’s guidance, especially the dreams and the provision of food. Then discuss why providence never excuses wrongdoing.
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Joseph’s brothers wronged him. How can we say God brought good out of the story without saying that their betrayal was good?
People remain responsible for harmful choices. God can work through their consequences to preserve life and open a path to reconciliation; that does not turn the original wrong into a good deed. Compare Joseph’s words to his brothers in Genesis 50:20.