Genesis 47 Bible Study - Jacob before Pharaoh. End of the famine. Israel in Egypt.

This week we look at Genesis 47 in which we see Jacob stand before Pharaoh and bless him.  Pharaoh offers not only for all of Israel to settle in the region of Goshen (Rameses), but he also asks Joseph to have his brothers be responsible for shepherding Pharaoh’s personal flocks as well.  We also discuss the economical system that Joseph uses to help Egypt get through the 7 years of famine on the land. 00:20 - Recap 05:45 - Gen 46.31-12 09:02 - 46.34 - “All shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.” 13:49 - 47.2 - He chose 5. 14:49 - l47.9 - the few and hard years of my pilgrimage are 130 20:14 - 47.7&10 - “Jacob blessed Pharaoh.” 22:20 - 47.11 - “district of Rameses.” Ex 1.11 & 12.37 23:49 -  Gen 47.13-31. 28:07 - Economics of the famine in Egypt 34:48 - 47.27, “They were fruitful and increased greatly in number.” 36:31 - 47.28 - “Jacob lived in Egypt 17 years.” 37:13 - 47.29 - “Put your hand under my thigh and promise”  40:13 - 47.30 - “Carry me out of Egypt and bury me with my fathers.”  41:32 - Closing question to consider. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5RA4d1AB3i8 Contact Dave & the ISM team: [email protected] Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD