1. God’s final directions to Jacob (1-27)

Jacob, who was also named Israel ('He struggles with God'), set out for Egypt with all he had, and on the way, he offered sacrifices to thank God. The Lord visited Jacob again with his words of promise, just like he had when Jacob was younger. Moving to Egypt was the next step in God’s fulfillment of his promise to make Abraham into a great nation. Now Jacob could realize God’s perfect faithfulness to him throughout his life. A total of seventy descendants of Jacob moved to Egypt.

2. How they settled in Egypt (28-34)

When Joseph saw his father after so many years, he embraced him and wept for a long time. Joseph gave his brothers instructions for what to tell Pharaoh, so they could settle in a place appropriate for shepherds and also keep their distinct identity while they were in Egypt. Joseph was still being a wise manager for God’s plan.


Application: Father, thank you for your unchanging faithfulness to fulfill your promise, even when we are slow to learn faith.
One Word: God’s perfect faithfulness