Genesis 46-48 Things to notice • Jacob recounts the promise of God spoken to him at Luz. – vv. 3-4 • Jacob made Manasseh and Ephraim full members of the family with all the benefits. – vv. 5-6 • Jacob
Genesis 46-47 Key Points • Through wisdom Joseph made it possible for Israel to maintain its separate identity. • Israel was a blessing to Pharaoh and Egypt. • God cared for and blessed Israel in the land of Egypt. Things
The “church” is you and me; followers of Jesus Christ, worshiping, communing and working together to become like Jesus and do his work here on earth together. The purpose of the church is to exalt God and educate, equip and
Genesis 43:1-34 ESV 1 Now the famine was severe in the land. 2 And when they had eaten the grain that they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go again, buy us a little food.” 3 But
Dealing with Pessimism Genesis 42 Pessimistic people… Only see the negative in other people. Focus on the darkest parts of life. Assume the worst in any given circumstance. Behave as if the entire world is against them. Negatively influence the
Genesis 38:1-30 ESV 1 It happened at that time that Judah went down from his brothers and turned aside to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. 2 There Judah saw the daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was
Genesis 37:12-36
Download sermon notes here Genesis 39:1-23 ESV What we learn from Joseph: Joseph made pleasing God his top priority. (39:9) Col 3:17 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Hebrews 11:6 Joseph was blessed by God even in his present circumstances. (39:1-6) Jeremiah 17:7-8
Read Sermon Outline Here Genesis 35 Each one of us has a Bethel that God periodically calls us back to. Our Bethel is where we met Jesus for the first time and responded to his call. Why God calls us
Download YouVersion Sermon Notes What is my Purpose? Genesis 30:25-42 ESV 25 As soon as Rachel had borne Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go to my own home and country. 26 Give me my
Download Sermon Notes The Need for Wisdom Genesis 29:31-30:24 Jacob would have avoided many of his life circumstances if he would have exercised wisdom. If we truly believe in the attributes of God it makes sense to trust Him when
Download Sermon Notes Here Genesis 29 Jacob’s life serves as an example for the need to trust God over self. Why we can’t completely trust self. • We are limited in knowledge. (James 4:13-17) • We are limited in power.
(Technical issues – recording not available) Genesis 28:1-22 ESV 1 Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women. 2 Arise, go to Paddan-aram to the house of Bethuel
