Favor in the Famine (Genesis 47)

Sermon Notes:

Main idea: In Genesis 47, we see God’s provision in the midst of deadly famine, through his chosen vessel, that we might not fear but confidently trust his promises and plans for us.

1. God’s provision through Joseph for His Family

   a. Land (v. 1–6a)

   b. Work (v. 6b)

   c. Food (v. 12)

   d. Fruitfulness (v. 27)

2. God’s provision through Joseph for Pharoah

   a. Acquired all the money (v.14–15)

   b. Acquired all the livestock (v.16–17)

   c. Acquired all the Egyptians and their land (v. 18–26)

3. God’s provision through Joseph for the People of Egypt

   a. Gave them food (v.12)

   i. In exchange for their money (v.14–15)

   ii. In exchange for their livestock (v.16–17)

   iii. In exchange for their lives and land (v. 18–26)

   b. Saved their lives (v. 25)

4. God’s provision through Joseph for his Father Jacob (v. 27–31)

   a. God’s promise (Gen 46:1–5)

   b. Jacob’s request (Gen 47:29–30)

   c. Joseph’s promise (Gen 47:31)