The Hand of God by Alistair Begg

The Hand of God by Alistair Begg ISBN-13: 9780802418951 Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers Released: Jan. 1, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Are we hapless victims of life's whims? Are we driven along by some blind and impersonal force? Are we battered by circumstances beyond all control? A thousand times, "No!" says pastor and author Alistair Begg. Instead, we are the objects of God's providential care. We reside under His guiding and protecting hand.

In this richly textured study of Joseph's life, readers will see God at work shaping Joseph's circumstances so that he can ultimately redeem and reconcile his family. And they'll see the hand of God in their own lives, lovingly guiding them through their disappointments and struggles to a place of peace. God works through the circumstances of life to bring about something miraculous, something abundantly good, even out of what we perceive to be our darkest moments.


My Review:
The Hand of God looks at the concept of God's sovereignty by looking at how God's sovereignty was at work in Joseph's life. The author went through Joseph's life from birth to death. He takes the reader through a study of the relevant verses in Genesis, also thinking about what it would be like to go through those circumstances. The author pointed out how God's sovereignty was at work even though many of the circumstances would have been confusing and depressing to Joseph. If you are unfamiliar with Joseph's life or wish to learn more about how God sovereignty can be assured in your circumstances, I would highly recommend this book.


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