Message Notes

July 26, 2026

Mad World

by Josie Barton

Joseph's Brothers: Jealousy

Genesis 37:4-5

When we act in jealousy, we harm others and ourselves.

Where have we let our jealousy make a difference in the stories of others?

Genesis 39:5-6

Potiphar and His Wife: Anger

Genesis 39:19-20

“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” - Mark Twain

When we act in anger, we harm others and ourselves.

Where are we letting our anger impact the stories of others?

Genesis 39:20-23

Cupbearer: Forgetfulness

Genesis 40:14-15

When we are forgetful, we harm others and ourselves.

Where have we let our forgetfulness impact the lives of others?

Genesis 41:41-44

The real story is not the story of our failures, but the story of God’s redemption.

Genesis 50:19-21

BIG IDEA: When we hurt people with our jealousy, anger, and forgetfulness, God can still make good out of the mess.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Jealousy: Rejoice when others rejoice

2. Anger: Notice and Name

3. Forgetfulness: Remember

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Partner Spotlight:

Through Christ and Community, 10:12 Sports uses athletics to provide mentoring and job training opportunities for youth.

They serve young people in Baltimore City through leadership development, free sports leagues, fitness coaching, and job training.

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young men playing football

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