God’s plans are never thwarted by the sinful actions of humanity. Because of Joseph's relationship with God, he understood this. His understanding and faith in God enabled him to overcome bitterness and offer forgiveness. This is what LifeWay's Explore The Bible Study: Reunited, from Genesis 45, will focus on.

The reconciliation of Joseph with his brothers is a beautiful picture of how followers of Christ should respond to those who have wronged them. Yet, we must acknowledge that this picture of reconciliation is very difficult to attain. As you study and lead a group, consider helping everyone wrestle with whether or not they have forgiven those who have wronged them - in the workplace, the home, extended family, the church, or somewhere else.

We can learn a lot from Joseph's perspective and response to the brothers who wanted to kill him, threw him in a pit, and then sold him into slavery. If anyone had a right to be vindictive or to gloat over his accomplishments, it would have been Joseph. But he didn't. He recognized God's plan in the midst of all the difficulties; therefore, he was able to forgive.