Jacob and Joseph Die Well (October 15, 2023)
Unit Theme: Early Jewish History, Genesis 12—50
October 15, 2023 (Lesson 7)
JACOB AND JOSEPH DIE WELL
- Jacob’s Final Words (Genesis 49:28—50:3)
- Jacob’s Burial (Genesis 50:4-14)
- Joseph Reassures His Brothers (Genesis 50:15-26)
Central Truth: God enables His children to finish life well.
Focus: Consider what it looks like for God’s people to die well and pray for power to finish well.
Evangelism Emphasis: A Christian who dies well testifies to God’s power and faithfulness.
Golden Text: “For I [Paul] am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:6-7).
Daily Devotions
- Moses’ Final Blessing on Israel (Deuteronomy 33:1, 26-29)
- Joshua’s Final Words to Israel (Joshua 24:14-28)
- W. David’s Last Public Prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-19)
- Jesus’ Final Words to His Followers (Acts 1:4-9)
- Paul Prepared to Die (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
- The Final Words of the Bible (Revelation 22:10-21)