Genesis 46:1-30
What did Israel (Jacob) do at Beersheba? (46:1)
Jacob offered sacrifices to God.
Where did Pharaoh allow Israel and his family to live? (47:5-6)
Goshen
What did God promise to Jacob in Beersheba? (46:1)
God gave Jacob 4 promises: I will make you into a great nation; I will go with you; I will surely bring you back; Joseph will close your eyes when you die.
What did Jacob do for Pharaoh? (47:7-10)
He blessed Pharaoh.
How many of Jacob's children and grandchildren went to Egypt with him? (46:26)
66 (plus his sons' wives)
God ____ His children for future purposes.
(Principle #3)
prepares
How does God guide His people today?
The Bible, pastors, Holy Spirit, prayer.
God's purposes are always _____. (AIM)
fulfilled
God _____ His children for His purposes. (Principle #2)
guides
God's attribute: Grace
Grace is God's kindness to those who do not deserve it, God is slow to anger and longs to forgive people. God's grace in salvation reaches out powerfully to sinful people and makes them alive in Christ when they were dead in sin. God shows grace to all people. He gives life, families, sunshine, rain, music, talents, etc., as good gifts even to people who do not love Him.