Genesis 49:29-50:26

HOPE IN GOD’S PROMISE

Keywords 50:20

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

 

1. The death of Jacob (49:29-50:14)

Jacob lived a tumultuous life in Canaan, in Paddan Aram, back in Canaan and

then in Egypt. He was a pilgrim, but he wanted to be buried in the cave his father

Abraham purchased in Canaan. His burial was like one of Egyptian royalty, but he

belonged to God. Even in death he planted the hope of God, who would do as he

promised and bring Israel to the land that he swore to give them.

 

2. Joseph's faith (50:15-26)

When Jacob died, his sons worried that Joseph would hold a grudge for how

they had treated him. So, they came asking forgiveness. Joseph could forgive

them because he accepted God's sovereignty in his life. They had intended to

harm him, but God had turned their evil deed around and used it to save many

lives. He, too, planted hope by giving instructions about his bones.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to live with hope in your promises.

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