October 10, 2021
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

I. Enter the Matrix

Hebrews 11:22a
By faith Joseph, at the end of his life,

God Is Not Only Growing a Dream, He Is Also Growing the Dreamer

A. Helping him win dependency

B. Helping Joseph win within

C. Helping Joseph to win with others

D. Helping Joseph win results

II. Exodus to Hope

Hebrews 11:22b
made mention of the exodus of the Israelites

Faith Looks Ahead In the Midst of Uncertainty

III. Exhumed to Home

Hebrews 11:22c
and gave directions concerning his bones.

Next Steps

• I confess Jesus as my Savior and King for the first time.
• I commit to point others to God’s faithfulness in what I do and say.
• I choose to reflect on God’s faithfulness in the past with a proper perspective of my future.

Deep Dive

1. Share a personal example of an experience of pain or success where you have grown in faith.
2. Read Psalm 46 and discuss how God is our refuge and help in times of trouble.
3. How can we demonstrate a positive outlook on the future even when we are in tribulation? Consider the example of Joseph’s life.

Springboard

1. Share an example of a parent or an adult that positively shaped your faith development.
2. How can our investments of time influence the faith of our kids and grandkids?
3. Read Exodus 12:21-30 and discuss how this was an act of faith by God’s people.