Background
How long did Jacob intend to live in Egypt?
5 years - Until the famine was over
One reason it was good to be shepherds?
Securing Land, Preserving Culture, Avoiding Social Tension
What was the 1st born birthright consisting of?
Double Material Blessings - Inheritance, Authority, Responsibility
What tribes were replaced by Joseph’s sons?
Levi and Joseph
What was Joseph’s faith concerning his bones?
The people would take them back to Canaan
One Promise God made Jacob before leaving Canaan?
Not to fear to go to Egypt - God would take care of him; He’d become a great nation there; He’d bring him back; He’d see & feel Joseph
Without money, how was food gotten?
They gave their cattle
What was the blessing consisting of?
Spiritual Blessings - Destiny, Prophecy, Inheritance of Covenant
Where did Joseph specifically bury Jacob?
Cave of Machpelah
What did Joseph prophesy would happen to Israel?
God would bring them back to Canaan
How big was Jacob’s family?
75
Without cattle, how was food gotten?
They gave their land - became slaves
Who received the birthright from Jacob?
Joseph
What did Jacob’s death do to the brothers?
Made them fearful
How many years did Joseph's faith last?
110 Years
Who did Jacob send ahead for leading?
Judah
Without seed, how was food gotten
Seed was given for 20% of crops
How did Joseph receive a double portion?
His two sons became two tribes
What did Joseph do when reminded of forgiveness?
Wept at their lack of faith
What did God do because of Joseph’s faith?
Blessed him all of his life
Two Promises God made Jacob before leaving Canaan?
Not to fear to go to Egypt - God would take care of him; He’d become a great nation there; He’d bring him back; He’d see & feel Joseph
How long was Jacob in Egypt?
17 years
Why didn’t Reuben get the Birthright?
His sin defiled his father’s bed
How many times are we to forgive?
70 times 7 - Or innumerable
One way Joseph is seen as a Type of Christ
Rejection and Betrayal - Suffering and Injustice - Exaltation and Salvation