Both Jacob (Israel) and Joseph die in Egypt. Both live long fulfilling lives blessed with many children, grand children, and great grand children. One of the great lines of the Bible is spoken by Joseph in Ch 50 - "You intended to harm me, but God intended if for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
We all need to consider that God may be saving the best and most fruitful part of our lives for later. The hardships and trials that we encounter in our younger and middle years may be preparing us for greater things later. Faithfulness through our trials is required to bear the later fruit.
Congratulations you have finished the entire 1st book of the Bible. 65 to go!
Yay! 65 to go... Thanks for the added motivation this past Sunday in church.
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