In this The Word on Wednesday episode, Pastor Tony Simon recaps Genesis 46 and walks through Genesis 47, highlighting God’s promise to Jacob not to fear going to Egypt and Joseph’s strategy of presenting five brothers to Pharaoh, resulting in Jacob’s family settling in Goshen, the “best of the land,” during a severe famine. The lesson contrasts Israel’s provision and growth in Goshen with Egypt’s famine-driven economic collapse, where Joseph gathers money, then livestock, then land for Pharaoh, and finally establishes a 20% harvest statute while giving the people seed to sow. Jacob blesses Pharaoh, testifies about his 130 years, lives 17 more years in Egypt, and asks Joseph to bury him with his fathers. The episode closes by explaining Israel’s later slavery through Exodus 1:8—a new king who knew not Joseph—and urging prayer, stewardship, and maintaining faith.

00:00 Welcome And Updates

00:54 Opening Prayer

02:09 Recap Genesis 46

05:41 Settling In Goshen

07:39 Strategy With Pharaoh

10:31 Blessed In Despised Places

14:26 Jacob Meets Pharaoh

17:16 Sustained During Famine

20:54 Famine Hits Hard

24:30 Josephs Economic Plan

27:29 Business Wisdom And Saving

33:00 Seed And Fifth Principle

37:11 No Shortcuts Just Work

37:31 Josephs Survival Plan

38:23 Wisdom Trust And Gratitude

40:12 Provide Protect Proclaim

40:56 Thriving In Goshen

43:34 Faith During Recession

44:26 God With You In Moves

45:56 Sustained In Goshen

48:17 Jacob Prepares To Die

50:33 Why Israel Became Slaves

53:44 Comfort Kills Maintenance

59:36 Discipline And Pruning

01:01:49 Final Charge And Prayer

Pastor Tony and Laura Simon live in Orange County, California, and are the founding pastors of New Covenant/Covenant City Fellowship, a wonderfully colorful congregation of vibrant members who love Jesus, food, fellowship, and fun.

Laura is an award-winning author and passionate speaker who serves pastors' wives, ministry leaders, and women seeking to live authentic lives within church culture.

Together, Tony and Laura have two young adult daughters and sons. They'd love to hear from you and can be reached at [email protected].