Jacob had Joseph swear on oath that when Jacob died Joseph would bury him in the land of Canaan. Jacob died and Joseph asked Pharaoh to leave the country to bury his father. Pharaoh gave permission and also sent many others along with Joseph.
What a blessing for Joseph to be allowed such latitude. It was [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Joseph’s Death
March 27, 2009Lessons of Faith and Trust
March 23, 2009We are closing our study of Genesis. We have covered most of the major stories and have learned many lessons of faith and trust. Along with these lessons came sin, falling short in faith, stumbling in trust and just plain old fashion human weakness. The mix of these lessons reminds us of our ever present [...]
Totally Forgiven
March 17, 2009Jacob (Israel) has just passed away in Egypt. He has been re-united with his son Joseph. The brothers who sold Joseph into slavery years earlier are also living in Egypt. Joseph is second in charge of all Egypt and has the ability to have all the brothers put to death. They recognize the precarious position [...]
Israel meets Pharaoh
March 16, 2009Genesis 47: 1, 2 Joseph went and told Pharaoh, “My father and brothers, with their flocks and herds and everything they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in Goshen.” He chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.
Back in chapter 46 of Genesis we read where Joseph warned [...]
Israel into Egypt
March 10, 2009Genesis 45: 16 – 20 When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased. Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: load your animals and return to the land of Canaan, and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give [...]
