Genesis 37-50 Joseph – Sent to Heal - in a position for the redemption of others and the restoration of Israel. “What you intended for harm, God intended for good” – Gen 50:20-21 Big Idea: Jesus wants us to join this resistance movement against evil, to go out and heal the world. On a personal level, we’re called to submit to Jesus’ leadership and become more like him. We need to become the kind of good we want to see in the world. So we admit our contribution to the damage, and trust Jesus, letting him take charge of our lives instead. As we’re becoming more like Jesus, we’re also called to heal relationships, our own and others. We ask for forgiveness, and forgive others. Then we’re freed to love each other. Lastly, on a bigger level, we’re called to heal systems. We’re called to protect and heal the environment. We’re called to fight injustice and oppression. It’s overwhelming, but we’re called to do it together. Many Christians around us have gotten stuck in the third circle, not helping to heal the planet. But Jesus wanted his followers to be in this fourth circle, by being sent together to heal. We don’t go alone, but with the power of God’s Spirit and the community of God’s people with us. He’ll be with us. With these resources, Jesus is asking us to be sent together to heal the planet.