1. Jacob prays in Beersheba (1-27)

Jacob was still fearful and hesitant. So when he arrived at Beersheba, the place where Abraham and Isaac had met God and built altars (21:31-33;26:23-25), he prayed. God called Israel by his name, 'Jacob,' and he answered, 'Here I am.' God promised to go with him to Egypt and to make him into a great nation there. Jacob believed God's promises and went to Egypt with his family--70 persons. This journey was a part of God's plan and promise (15:13-16). In the dark womb of Egyptian slavery, Israel would grow into a great multitude.

2. Jacob meets Joseph (28-30)

Joseph had been a boy of 17 when he was snatched away from his father. Now he was a man of 37. He had two sons and he was ruler of Egypt. He threw his arms around his father and wept. Jacob had nothing more to ask of God. He knew he was a blessed man. Now he would bless others.

Application: Lord, teach me to trust you, for your ways are beyond my understanding--and they work out for good to your people.
One Word: I will go with you to Egypt