This Sunday, Pastor Johnston used the same sermon outline for both morning and evening services.

INtro: The reunion of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most remarkable and emotional events recorded in the Bible. After 22 years, he is finally reunited with his 11 brothers. But there is yet another dramatic reunion left, and that is between Joseph and his elderly father, Jacob. Let's look at how this tender story unfolds in our text.

• The Delightful Reunion - 45: 25-26a



• The Dubious Reception - Vs. 26b-28



• The Devout Reliance - 46:1



• The Devine Revelation - Vs. 2-4



• It was Personal - v.2



• It was Powerful - v.3a



• It was Peaceful - v.3b



• It was Promising - Vs. 3c-4



• Enlargement



• Encampment



• Establishment



• Enjoyment

• The Difficult Relocation - Vs.5-27



• The Dramatic Reunion - Vs. 28-30

Concl. - Someday soon another dramatic reunion will take place! It will happen in the "twinkling of an eye" in the air between Christ and His Bride, the Church. Will you be in that number> Are you ready? I Thessalonians 4: 13-18