Lesson 24 Genesis 46-47

WBS Lesson 24

Genesis 46-47

Read Chapter 46 for the following questions:

1. In 46:1-4, God reassures Jacob/Israel that He will be with him. Why do you think this is

   Possible reasons: 1. It would be unfamiliar territory. 
                                 2. Abraham went there on his own self-reliance. God did not tell him to go there. Isaac, his father, was told not 
                                     to go there. 
                                  3. Jacob was in the promised land currently. I'm sure that he thought he was right where God wanted him to be. 
                                       But we see in verse 3 that Egypt is the place where his people with "be fruitful and multiply". 

2. How many people went to Egypt (46:26)? __70___  What is significant about this number? It signifies the number of completeness or perfection. 7, 10 70. whether this is an exact number or not, we can take this to represent the fullness of the family of Jacob. 

3. In 46:28-34, Joseph and his father are tearfully reunited after 22 years of separation. Joseph 

    gives specific instruction for the family’s interaction with Pharaoh. In 46:33-34, note the 

    following:

     Where Joseph intends for the family to live: Goshen

     What occupation the family is to say they practice: Shepherds

     How the family’s occupation is regarded by the Egyptians: Abominable 

4. Look up the word Abomination in a dictionary. Write a definition for it below that best fits 

    the way it is used in 46:34. A vile , shameful, detestable action or condition or habit. 

Read Chapter 47 for the following questions: 

5. What does Jacob/Israel do to Pharaoh in 47:7? Blessed him

6. In 47:13-26, what is happening to the people of Egypt? They are starving to the point of indenturing themselves just to stay alive. 

7. In 47:27, what is happening to Jacob/Israel’s family? They are prospering  

8. How long did Jacob/Israel live according to verse 28? 147 years  

9. What does Joseph solemnly swear to do for Jacob/Israel in 47:29-31? bury his bones in the promised land... Canaan. 

10. What has this weeks passage showed you about the ways of God? The first are not always first. The last are not always last. He is faithful to complete what He says He will do even if it doesn't seem like it.