What Seekest Thou

Genesis 37

Opening Remarks

  • Quote: "Salvation is by grace, but graduation is by works."
  • Recognition of the hard work and achievements of the graduates
  • The 80th year of the theological seminary

The Story of Joseph

  • Introduction of the story from Genesis 37
  • Joseph's relationship with his brothers and their jealousy
  • Joseph's journey to find his brothers

Key Verse: Genesis 37:15

  • Focus on the verse: "What seekest thou?"
  • The significance of this question

Why is this Incident in the Bible?

  • The purpose of this seemingly trivial story in the scriptures
  • Comparison with other significant biblical events

The Mysterious Man

  • Discussion on the identity of the man who asked Joseph the question
  • Speculation whether he was an angel or a divine messenger

Implications of the Encounter

  • How this encounter changed Joseph's life and the course of biblical history
  • The chain of events leading to the Exodus, the formation of Israel, and ultimately, the coming of Jesus.

Theological Reflections

  • The openness of God and the doctrine of divine foreknowledge
  • The infallibility and inerrancy of the Bible
  • The Bible's grand narrative

God's Questions

  • Questions posed by God in the Bible
  • Examples of significant questions: Adam, Cain, Moses, Isaiah, Ezekiel

Encountering God in Unexpected Places

  • God's presence in unexpected situations

Healing in Broken Places

  • The necessity of facing pain and vulnerability for healing
  • Community and mutual support among believers

Conclusion

  • The significance of graduation and the new phase in the graduates' lives
  • Call to follow God's guidance and purpose
  • Final question to the graduates: "What are you looking for?"

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.

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