Epiphany Season · Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany · Year C
Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
February 20, 2028
Overview & Insights
"God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors." (Genesis 45:7)
Joseph makes himself known to the brothers who sold him, weeping and forgiving them, and interprets his suffering as God's providence sent ahead to preserve life during the famine.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Commentary on Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Working Preacher
The Lutheran home commentary reading Joseph's tears as forgiveness rooted in God's providence.
Genesis 45 - Joseph Reconciled to His Brothers Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical study of Joseph's self-revelation and forgiveness.
Genesis Commentaries and Sermons Precept Austin
A gateway to inductive word studies and cross references across Genesis.
Genesis 45:3 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on Joseph's revelation to his brothers.
Genesis 45:3 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
A large library of expositors stacked verse by verse for a further voice on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Genesis 45 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew of the passage alongside English with linked Jewish commentary.
Genesis 45:3 Interlinear BibleHub
The Hebrew of the passage word by word with parsing and lexical helps.
Book of Genesis Overview (Ch. 12-50) BibleProject
An animated overview of the second half of Genesis, including the Joseph narrative.
The Church Fathers
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on Luke 6:27-38
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.