A World of Trouble

 

Jacob is buried in the Promised Land. Joseph’s brothers still cannot believe that he has forgiven them, so in an emotional and touching scene, he reassures them of their well being. At last Joseph himself leaves this life faithfully.

 

The days of Jacob are closing. He summons his twelve sons and gives his final rebukes and blessings. He whitewashes nothing, mixing into his words the past, future predictions and blessings in the end for them all.

 

After a long life of failure, lapses of faith, and great sorrows, we find Jacob sick and nearing death, yet still praising God, and blessing men. Here he blesses his son and his son’s sons with an unmistakable faith and tenderness.

Pastor Rick teaches from Genesis chapter 47.