Genesis 47 - Faith in Foreign Lands - The Mysteries of God's Word

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Jacob's family settles in the land of Goshen during the severe famine, demonstrating God's providence in protecting His covenant people even in foreign lands. The chapter reveals the striking contrast between the Egyptian people who surrender all possessions to survive and Jacob's family who flourishes under divine protection.
• Joseph strategically presents five brothers to Pharaoh, securing the fertile land of Goshen
• Jacob meets Pharaoh and blesses him, describing his 130 years as "few and evil" days of sojourning
• Joseph implements progressive economic policies as Egyptians trade money, livestock, and finally land for food
• Egyptians voluntarily become servants to Pharaoh while receiving seed and a 20% taxation system
• Jacob's family thrives in Egypt, gaining possessions and multiplying greatly over 17 years
• Jacob requests burial in his ancestral homeland, demonstrating his faith in God's covenant promises
• The chapter illustrates how believers remain "sojourners" whose true citizenship is in heaven
Join me next week for Genesis chapter 48, when Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.
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Chapters

1. Jacob's Family Settles in Goshen (00:00:00)

2. Jacob Blesses Pharaoh (00:04:06)

3. Joseph Provides for His Family (00:07:19)

4. Joseph's Administration During the Famine (00:10:09)

5. Jacob's Final Request to Joseph (00:16:33)

6. Episode Closing and Next Week Preview (00:23:41)