God Will Sustain You in Goshen

In this The Word on Wednesday episode, Pastor Tony Simon recaps Genesis 46 and walks through Genesis 47, highlighting God’s promise to Jacob not to fear going to Egypt and Joseph’s strategy of presenting five brothers to Pharaoh, resulting in Jacob’s family settling in Goshen, the “best of the land,” during a severe famine. The lesson contrasts Israel’s provision and growth in Goshen with Egypt’s famine-driven economic collapse, where Joseph gathers money, then livestock, then land for Pharaoh, and finally establishes a 20% harvest statute while giving the people seed to sow. Jacob blesses Pharaoh, testifies about his 130 years, lives 17 more years in Egypt, and asks Joseph to bury him with his fathers. The episode closes by explaining Israel’s later slavery through Exodus 1:8—a new king who knew not Joseph—and urging prayer, stewardship, and maintaining faith.00:00 Welcome And Updates00:54 Opening Prayer02:09 Recap Genesis 4605:41 Settling In Goshen07:39 Strategy With Pharaoh10:31 Blessed In Despised Places14:26 Jacob Meets Pharaoh17:16 Sustained During Famine20:54 Famine Hits Hard24:30 Josephs Economic Plan27:29 Business Wisdom And Saving33:00 Seed And Fifth Principle37:11 No Shortcuts Just Work37:31 Josephs Survival Plan38:23 Wisdom Trust And Gratitude40:12 Provide Protect Proclaim40:56 Thriving In Goshen43:34 Faith During Recession44:26 God With You In Moves45:56 Sustained In Goshen48:17 Jacob Prepares To Die50:33 Why Israel Became Slaves53:44 Comfort Kills Maintenance59:36 Discipline And Pruning01:01:49 Final Charge And PrayerPastor 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].