The two funerals of Jacob and Joseph in Genesis 50 remind us of the scourge of sin but the hope of redemption.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at https://calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

In Genesis 49, Jacob delivers a prophetic parting messing to each of his sons.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Jacob meets with Joseph before he dies to transfer the birthright and give his sons a blessing.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Joseph saves all of Egypt from the famine while also consolidating power for Pharaoh.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Jacob and his sons once again start their pilgrimage and are finally able to be the blessing God has wanted the family to be all along.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Jacob and the family of faith are making a major life change but first stop to hear from God and receive comfort from Him. Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Joseph and Pharaoh extend an invitation to Joseph’s brothers, giving us a scale model of our walk with God.Gene Pensiero Jr. Find audio, video, and text of this whole series in the Old Testament book of Genesis at calvaryhanford.com/atruebeginning

Joseph’s schemes come to a climax and give way to a historic example of forgiveness and reconciliation. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph and his brothers have a power lunch as God continues to draw the family of faith into reconciliation by His mercy and generosity. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

God strikes a coup de grâce against the hard-hearted sons of Jacob, leading ultimately to their rescue and redemption. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph begins his rescue plan to save as many lives as he can from the coming famine. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph is set free from prison so he can serve in a new ministry for the next 80 years, saving countless lives. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph interprets two dreams, showing us a portrait of the Gospel and an example of ministering to others even when we’re suffering. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph is enslaved to Potiphar, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned, causing God to say he was successful. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Judah cheats his daughter-in-law, Tamar, driving her to a desperate situation, culminating in a dramatic unmasking. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Joseph’s dreams turn into a nightmare because of his brothers’ hatred and rebellion against God and their father. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Esau’s family rises in power and status, but in doing so get farther and farther away from God, leading ultimately to their ruin. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Jacob completes his vow and sets off to go to his father but has several sorrowful funerals along the way. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

In response to Shechem assaulting Dinah, Jacob’s son go on a murderous spree, showing the downfall of being outside the will of God.

In Jacob’s meeting with Esau we have a beautiful picture of God’s gracious, faithful, enduring love for us. (Gene Pensiero Jr.)

Jacob takes the road to Israel, anticipating a fight with Esau but facing another battle with the Angel of the Lord along the way. (Gene Pensiero Jr.)

Jacob can’t get away from Laban before they have a tense showdown, marking out who gets what, dived by a rock monument. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Laban tries hard to cheat Jacob out of the deal they make, but as always God is working behind the scenes. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Rachel and Leah use Jacob and their sons as pawns in a bitter birthing war. (Gene Pensiero Jr)