Genesis - Chapter-47

Chapter Summary

Jacob and descendants exalted in Goshen.

What promises that God made to Abraham were fulfilled in this chapter? Up to this point in the story, has God fulfilled all of His promises? Why or why not?
What parallels between Joseph and Jesus do you see? What differences to do you see?
Reflect on everything that Jacob has suffered through. How is this revealed in verse 9? Was Jacob upset about how his life turned out? Why or why not?
During the famine, Pharaoh uses this catastrophe to consolidate the wealth and land to himself. Was Joseph right to participate in this? Why or why not?
During the famine, Pharaoh uses this catastrophe to consolidate the wealth and land to himself. How does this mirror current events? Where do you see things heading if we stay on this path?
What is the significance of Pharaoh requiring one-fifth of the harvest? How does this compare to what God would eventually require of the Israelites? What can we learn from this?
How do you see Joseph's loyalties to his family and to Egypt pulling him in different directions? Does he navigate this well? Why or why not?
What are some possible interpretations to the phrase "put your hand under my thigh" (verse 29 CSB). Where else is this seen in Genesis? How are these stories connected?
Why do you think it was so important for Jacob to be buried in the land of Canaan?
Jacob had no hope for an afterlife, as it was never promised to him in the book of Genesis. Do you think he is in heaven now? Why or why not?

Nourished, v. 12.

Pharaoh, Joseph, brothers, Jacob.

12, 29, 30.