Genesis 45
Why had God sent Joseph to Egypt? (45:5-7)
To save Joseph's family during the famine.
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 the brothers do when they realized Joseph had forgiven them? (45:12-15)
At first, the brothers were terrified. Once they believed his forgiveness, they threw their arms around each other, wept together, and kissed. They talked together.
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 did Jacob react when his sons told him Joseph was alive and in Egypt? (45:25-26)
Jacob was was at first stunned and disbelieving. Then he saw all the provisions and listened to the reports. His spirit was revived. Jacob became convinced that Joseph was alive, and he determined to go see him.
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
God has a ______ for every life. (Principle #1)
purpose
How does God guide His people today?
The Bible, pastors, Holy Spirit, prayer.
God's purposes are always _____. (AIM)
fulfilled
Genesis 45:7 (Scripture Memory Verse)
But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Genesis 45:7
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.