Genesis 50: Jacob’s Burial, Joseph’s Forgiveness, and “What You Meant for Evil”

Pastor Tony and Lady Laura Simon welcome viewers to Word on Wednesday, pray, and finish their Genesis journey by teaching through Genesis 50. They describe Jacob/Israel’s death, Joseph’s grief, and the Egyptian embalming and extended mourning, noting the dignitary-level honor shown by Pharaoh’s household and Egypt’s leaders. Joseph seeks Pharaoh’s approval to keep his promise to bury Jacob in the family tomb at Machpelah in Canaan, leading a large procession and returning to Egypt afterward. Joseph’s brothers fear he will retaliate once their father is gone, but Joseph tells them not to be afraid, that he is not God, and that although they meant evil, God meant it for good to preserve many lives. The Simons emphasize forgiveness without “forgetting,” learning from scars, obedience through suffering, and God’s larger plan, then invite listeners to their podcast and Zoom prayer and close in prayer.00:00 Welcome and Setup01:26 Opening Prayer03:07 Genesis 50 Begins04:52 Jacob Burial Request09:13 Respect and Favor10:25 Funeral Procession13:29 Abel Mizraim Meaning16:49 Brothers Fear Joseph18:28 Forgive Not Forget23:34 Modern Parallels32:22 Forgiveness Without Judgment33:21 God Meant It Good33:58 Suffering Builds Witnesses38:10 Spiritual Warfare Mindset40:52 When God Removes People42:09 Josephs Final Promise45:06 Genesis Big Picture Hope47:53 Chain To The Messiah50:43 Imperfect Yet Obedient54:34 Maximize And Modernize56:46 Prayer Zoom And Next Topics01:01:09 Closing Prayer And BlessingPastor Tony and Laura Simon live in Orange County, California, and are the founding pastors of New Covenant/Covenant City Fellowship, a wonderfully colorful congregation of vibrant members who love Jesus, food, fellowship, and fun.Laura is an award-winning author and passionate speaker who serves pastors' wives, ministry leaders, and women seeking to live authentic lives within church culture.Together, Tony and Laura have two young adult daughters and sons. They'd love to hear from you and can be reached at [email protected].