Exchanging Evil for Good, Over & Over 「以善勝惡」 Text: Genesis 50:15-21 EFC of Orange County Father’s Day, 2011

Meet Joseph: Jacob 雅各 Joseph 約瑟

Jacob Loved Joseph…A Lot! 雅各 Joseph 約瑟

Joseph’s Family Had Sheep 約瑟

They Sold Joseph as a Slave 約瑟 Judah 猶大 Ishmaelites 以實瑪利人

Joseph ends up in Egypt Joseph 約瑟 = 2nd in Command (法老之下第二有權柄)

A Famine in Israel

No Famine in Egypt!

Joseph Gives Them Food Joseph 約瑟

And Everyone Was Happy! Jacob 雅各 Joseph 約瑟

“我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛 神的人得益處，就是按他旨意被召的人。” Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” 羅馬書 8:28 “我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛　神的人得益處，就是按他旨意被召的人。”

“你們聽見有話說，『當愛你的鄰舍，恨你的仇敵。』只是我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，為那逼迫你們的禱告。這樣，就可以作你們天父的兒子。” Matthew 5:43-45a “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” 馬太福音 5:43-45a “你們聽見有話說，『當愛你的鄰舍，恨你的仇敵。』只是我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，為那逼迫你們的禱告。這樣，就可以作你們天父的兒子。”

“當下耶穌說，父阿，赦免他們，因為他們所作的，他們不曉得。兵丁就拈鬮分他的衣服。” Luke 23:34 “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” 路加福音 23:34 “當下耶穌說，父阿，赦免他們，因為他們所作的，他們不曉得。兵丁就拈鬮分他的衣服。”

Genesis 50:19-21 “But Joseph said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.’ And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”

創世記 50:19-21 “約瑟對他們說，不要害怕，我豈能代替　神呢。從前你們的意思是要害我，但　神的意思原是好的，要保全許多人的性命，成就今日的光景，現在你們不要害怕，我必養活你們，和你們的婦人，孩子，於是約瑟用親愛的話安慰他們。”

Luke 6:27-31 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

路加福音 6:27-31 “只是我告訴你們這聽道的人，你們的仇敵要愛他，恨你們的要待他好。咒詛你們的要為他祝福，凌辱你們的要為他禱告。有人打你這邊的臉，連那邊的臉也由他打，有人奪你的外衣，連裡衣也由他拿去。凡求你的，就給他，有人奪你的東西去，不用再要回來。你們願意人怎樣待你們，你們也要怎樣待人。”