HEIR TO A PROMISE FROM JACOB TO JOSEPH

JACOB MEETS ESAU Now we see a new Jacob Stands in front of Rachel and Joseph. “They are the children God has graciously given your servant. ” 33: 5

THE DEATHS OF RACHEL AND ISAAC Rachel dies in childbirth with Benjamin – means “From the One I love” Isaac dies at 180 years old. Esau and Jacob bury their father in the cave at Machpelah Jacob and Esau where 120 when their father died

REBEKAH REDEEMS HERSELF Rebekah would have been a caregiver for all this time. She took care of Isaac on his death bed for 20 years all alone. For 20 years she fed his camels.

JOSEPH’S DREAMS Sheaf’s of grain: The brother’s sheaf’s rose and bowed down to Joseph. The sun and the moon and 11 stars were bowing down to me. Went against culture

JOSEPH SENT BY HIS FATHER TO CHECK ON HIS BROTHERS Ishmaelite's Sold for 20 Shekels- fair price for a young man who had been dedicated to the Lord. A very humbling 2 years. Put in charge of Potiphar's House (framed by his wife) Put in prison

JOSEPH IN PRISON The Subtle Serpent All Joseph had to go by was his faith. Given the ability to interpret dreams Cupbearer and the Baker We can’t move ourselves. Only God can move us.

FROM STATUS TO SLAVERY Put second in charge of Egypt. Interprets Pharaoh's dreams. Given twice to show urgency. Deceives His brothers Jacob comes to Egypt for Food 15 years later Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. (45: 4)

THE PROMISES CONTINUES Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. 48: 9 “These are the sons God has given me here. ” 48: 18 -20 – Once again God goes against culture blessing the younger over the older. The death of Jacob – buried in the same cave of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, and Leah. Over 2 centuries later.

THE DEATH OF JOSEPH Lived 110 years and died promising that God would deliver his descendants out of Egypt. Joseph embalmed and placed in a casket in Egypt. Ex. 1: 8 “A pharaoh came to power who did not know Joseph.