Journal Through the Bible: Week 11 Saturday

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Genesis 50:1-26

Joseph returned to Canaan, however briefly, to bury his father in the family burial cave in the field of Machpelah. As a sign of respect to Joseph, this Hebrew patriarch was given all the rites and ceremonies of Egyptian burial.

Does God make any promises in this chapter?

Joseph reminds his kinsmen of God's promise to return them as a nation to the land of Canaan and made them swear that they would take his bones back there for burial.

Are there any references to Jesus?

Just as Jesus forgives those who repent of the wrong they have done to Him by causing His suffering in their place, so did Joseph forgive his brethren when they repented of the wrong they had done to him. Once again, Joseph was the type of Christ.

And just as Joseph was honored with his brothers at his feet asking to be his servants, so will Jesus be so honored. Like Joseph, He will raise His subjects to their feet,call them brothers, and nourish them.

Are there any references to End Time events or eternity future?

The final adoration of Jesus is yet to take place. He will raise His servants to their feet as brothers and joint-heirs. Then He will sustain them forever.

Does God issue any commands?

None that I saw.