Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Instruments of God’s Providence

Jun 27, 2024

06:45

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Explore how God used Joseph to achieve reconciliation with his brothers, diving into the manipulation of God's gifts by Satan, dysfunctional family dynamics in Genesis, and the transformative power of divine providence.

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Satan can corrupt blessings like family for discord.

God's providence orchestrates events for repentance and reconciliation.

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The Corrupting Influence on God's Best Gifts

Satan's strategy involves corrupting God's finest offerings, such as family, to sow discord and destruction. Through biblical examples like Jacob's family turmoil, it is evident how Satan capitalizes on the goodness of God's gifts to perpetuate chaos and dysfunction.

God's Providence and Family Transformation in Genesis

7min

All of God's people have a role to play in the good purposes of His providence. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson examines the way that God used Joseph to achieve reconciliation with his brothers.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/instruments-of-gods-providence

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