Genesis 46:31-47:31: God blesses Israel

I) Joseph's family goes before Pharaoh (Gen. 46:31-47:12)



A) Joseph _____________ his brothers.


B) Joseph ____________ for his brothers.


C) Pharaoh agrees to take _____________ of Joseph’s family.


D) Jacob _______________ Pharaoh.


II) A tale of two peoples: The people of Egypt vs Israel's family. (Genesis 47:13-31)


A) Egypt struggles under the _______________.


B) Pharaoh gains power and _________________.


C) God fulfills his ________________ to Israel. (Genesis 46:3,4)


1) Israel’s family _______________ in Goshen.


2) Joseph promises to ____________ Jacob’s bones to the promised land.



III) God’s plan of redemption for today!


A) God uses ____________ rulers to accomplish his plan. (Romans 13:1)


B) Jesus is abetter ______________(than Joseph) for believers. (1 Timothy 2:5,6 and 1 John 2:1,2)



C) Jesus has promised to bring believers ____________ with him for all eternity. (John 14:2-10, John 3:16,17)