08/25/2026
This coming Sunday, August 30, Pastor Jason Boothe will continue the sermon series “The Sovereign Hand of God in the Pit” with Part Four: "God's Providence Rules Even Over the Decisions of Wicked Men" (Genesis 37:25-28)
"And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it. 25 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt. 26 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? 27 Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. 28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt."
Joseph’s circumstances appeared to be controlled by hatred, betrayal, and human sin. Yet every step of his journey remained under the sovereign rule of God. The pit was painful, but the Lord was already directing Joseph toward the place where His greater purpose would unfold.
When life becomes dark or confusing, God has not lost control. His hand remains steady, His purposes remain certain, and His grace faithfully preserves His people.
Join us this Sunday at Redeemer Church of Piketon:
Bible Study: 10:30 AM
Morning Worship: 11:30 AM
768 State Route 220, Piketon, Ohio
Everyone is invited! Learn more at [www.RedeemerPiketon.org](https://www.RedeemerPiketon.org).