Faith in God's Providential Plan

Text: Genesis 46

1. God’s Promise is Reaffirmed (Genesis 46:1-4)

• Jacob journeys to Beersheba to worship God
• God renews His covenant promise with Jacob and promises to be with him.
• We must trust God to be with us and keep His promises in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

2. Jacob’s Faith is Renewed (Genesis 46:5-27)

• Jacob obeyed the Lord and journeyed to Egypt with his entire family.
• The list of 70 names highlights the faithfulness of God to keep His covenant promise.
• We need to regularly rehearse the faithfulness of God.

3. God’s People are Reunited (Genesis 46:28-34)

• God was faithful to reunite Jacob and Joseph after decades of hardship and loss.
• God was faithful to provide for and protect His people in Egypt.