Summary
Being confident in life is first and foremost an issue of faith. The word “confident” literally means “with faith” = Con (with) + fide (faith). Here is the working definition I want you to consider… Confidence = assurance regardless of circumstance. And here’s the operating question: How different would your outlook on life be if you were wholly confident in the Lord? . . . if you truly believed that God is with you in all situations, his promises apply to you, and that he really is for you, that God is who he says he is and will do what he has said he’ll do in your life?
Sermon Questions
- Joseph never saw the Exodus, yet he spoke about it with confidence. What does this teach us about trusting God’s promises even when they seem far off or impossible? Are there promises of God you’re still waiting to see fulfilled in your life?
- Faith That Outlives Us: Joseph’s faith influenced generations after him — his bones became a symbol of hope. How can our faith leave a legacy for others who come after us? What “bones” (symbols of faith or hope) might you be leaving behind?
- Faith in the Middle of Prosperity: Joseph died in a position of power and comfort in Egypt, but his heart longed for God’s land of promise. Why is it easy to become content in “Egypt”? What helps us keep our eyes on God’s ultimate promises when life is comfortable?
- Faith in the Face of Death: Joseph’s dying instructions were an act of worship and confidence in God. How does genuine faith shape the way we face death or loss? What does it mean to die with hope rather than fear?
- Faith and God’s Faithfulness: Joseph’s entire life — betrayal, slavery, imprisonment, and promotion — proved that God’s word could be trusted. How have you seen God’s faithfulness through difficult seasons in your own story? How can remembering those experiences strengthen your confidence in Him today?