Genesis 50 reveals Joseph’s forgiveness, Jacob’s burial in Canaan, and the covenant community living by God’s promise beyond Egypt. Genesis 50 concludes the book of Genesis with the death and burial of Jacob, the fear of Joseph’s brothers, and Joseph’s final declaration of forgiveness and faith. After Jacob’s death, Joseph reassures his brothers that God… Continue reading Genesis 50 — A Community That Looks to the Promise | Bible Meditation
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Genesis 47 Joseph Settles Israel in Goshen | Bible Meditation
Genesis 47 — Joseph settles Israel in Goshen, preserving the covenant people within a foreign land. Genesis 47 records how Joseph settles Jacob and his family in the land of Goshen, securing a place where the covenant people may live and grow within Egypt. In the midst of severe famine, Joseph administers Egypt with life-preserving… Continue reading Genesis 47 Joseph Settles Israel in Goshen | Bible Meditation