JOSEPH’S STORY PT 2

Joseph revealed his identity (Genesis 45:1-28)

Joseph is convinced that the transformation had taken place in his brother and he reveals himself to his brothers.

Joseph asked if Jacob was still alive.

His brothers are stunned and they cower in fear and shock.

Joseph tried to calm his brothers by pointing to God’s sovereignty.

Joseph suggested that his complete family be relocated to Egypt.

Pharaoh backed up Joseph’s plan and offered to provide generously for Joseph’s family.

The brothers travel back to Jacob and inform him of the developments.

Jacob determined to go to Joseph.

Jacob’s move to Egypt (Genesis 46:1-27)

God spoke to Jacob to affirm the plan.

Jacob packed up everything and moved to Egypt.

Jacob’s family who went with him to Egypt is outlined.

Jacob settled in Egypt (Genesis 46:28-47:12)

Judah is sent ahead to prepare for Jacob’s arrival.

Jacob is reunited with Joseph and they settle in Goshen.

Jacob meets Pharaoh and they are given permission to stay in Goshen.

Joseph’s policies led to Pharaoh’s wealth (Genesis 47:13-26)

The people spend all of their money buying food.

When the money was going, they traded their livestock.

When they had nothing left, they gave up their land.

All the wealth of Egypt became centralized in the government.

Joseph swore to Jacob to return him to the land of Canaan Joseph swore to Jacob to return him to the land of Canaan. (Genesis 47:27-31)

Jacob’s last words (Genesis 48:1-49:28)

Ephraim and Manasseh are blessed.

Jacob “adopts” Joseph’s two sons.

Jacob favors Ephraim over his older brother.

Reuben lost his rights as firstborn because he slept with Bilhah.

Simeon and Levi will not have territorial land, but will be scattered throughout Israel.

Judah is established as the line by which “Shiloh” will come.

Zebulun’s blessing is problematic because their territory was landlocked.

Issachar, though given fertile land, would be subjected to forced labor.

Dan would be a snake because they would promote idolatry.

Gad would be harassed by raiders and would not be able to overcome them.

Asher would be prosperous.

Naphtali would be free in that it had no northern boundary.

Joseph received the longest blessing and contained many references to God.

Benjamin would be characterized by fierce warriors.

Jacob’s death and burial (Genesis 49:29-50:14)

Joseph’s legacy and death (Genesis 50:15-26)

JOSEPH’S STORY PT 2