Jesus travels to the Decapolis and demonstrates he is the Lord who is powerful over the forces of evil.

As the book of Genesis closes, Joseph blesses his brothers with his confident assertion that God sovereignly works all things for his good purposes.

Before he dies and is gathered to his people, Jacob gathers his sons and provides one final word of blessing which will, in turn, shape their tribal destinies.

The apostle Paul demonstrated how a church can mature when its members exemplify the heart of a mother. 

Jacob demonstrates a heart of faith as he elevates Joseph to the prominent status among the sons of Jacob by blessing Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh.

Through honesty and faithful stewardship, Joseph ensures his family settles in the best of Egypt, Jacob blesses Pharaoh, and Joseph saves the Egyptian people as the famine grows more severe.

Joseph and Jacob are tearfully reunited when God affirms Joseph’s request to move the family to Egypt by assuring Jacob that God’s promises will be fulfilled through this time of sojourning. 

When Judah demonstrates loyalty to Jacob and Benjamin by being willing to sacrifice himself, Joseph is able to reveal himself to his brothers to express forgiveness and communicate a greater sense of hope in God’s sovereign plan.

The risen Christ provides a foundation of faith when we are tempted to fear.

The willing sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for us bought us forgiveness and a right relationship with God.