Joseph is chosen as the deliverer (the Messiah, Genesis 3:15) to bring about the deliverance of the father and the 11 sons (the nation, Genesis 12:1-3). Joseph will, without variance, be faithful to the revelation (the dream) from God and will be obedient in spite of his rejection by the brothers and his judgment under Gentile rule (prison). All the characters must be seen in their part in light of the covenant in Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 12:1-3. As such, they represent their part as a microcosm of the Nation, Israel and their obedient Messiah.

The sons of Jacob have now begun to multiply from the 70 people that came to Egypt, as they are secure in the Land of Goshen under the rule of the Pharaoh through Joseph, their brother. Most importantly they have repented to Joseph, admitting that God had directed their deliverance and thus would insure their future in the Kingdom in the Land of Canaan. They are now ready to represent God since they now have experienced that deliverance. Yet, the reader wonders whether their children would be any better than they have been.

The hope of the Deliverer is in the Seed of Judah. Joseph is dead and they are headed into Egypt for 400 years according to Genesis 13 and 15 before they can return to the Land of Canaan, the Land of Promise. Yet they need the Seed to appear and deliver them to a relationship with God.

Dr. Charles Baylis

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Chapters 39-41

Chapters 42-46

Chapters 47-50

Audio

Commentary

Genesis 27-50: Creation of Israel Continued (Dr. Baylis)

Links & Sources

TeachMeTheBible.com - Dr. David Klingler

The Spring Church Sermons - Prof Caleb Foley

Traceway Church Sermons - Dr. Nathan Tullos

TheBiblicalStory.org - Dr. Charles Baylis

Genesis 39-50