Summary: Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex.

They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3

II. Family Requires Love.

Come close to me. vs. 4

III. Family is Important.

God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7

IV. Thank God for Your Family.

He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. vs. 15