Genesis 50

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by: Debbie Galyen

03/12/2025

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“For his sons carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field at Machpelah” (v13). After Jacob died in Egypt, his sons fulfilled his request to carry his body back to Canaan for burial. Both Jacob and Joseph (v25) believed Egypt was not the Israelites’ permanent home; they trusted that God would still give them the Promised Land. This long-term view of God’s faithfulness helped Joseph forgive his brothers as he realized that God had turned their betrayal into an opportunity to save the whole family (v20).

“God will surely visit you ...” (v25). Trusting in God’s long-term faithfulness – even beyond our lifetimes – gives us the grace to live courageously for him in our present circumstances. 

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“For his sons carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field at Machpelah” (v13). After Jacob died in Egypt, his sons fulfilled his request to carry his body back to Canaan for burial. Both Jacob and Joseph (v25) believed Egypt was not the Israelites’ permanent home; they trusted that God would still give them the Promised Land. This long-term view of God’s faithfulness helped Joseph forgive his brothers as he realized that God had turned their betrayal into an opportunity to save the whole family (v20).

“God will surely visit you ...” (v25). Trusting in God’s long-term faithfulness – even beyond our lifetimes – gives us the grace to live courageously for him in our present circumstances. 

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