This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 18th August 2024.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

In this final study through the book of Genesis, we look back at some of key details we’ve read, but focus on Joseph after his father, Jacob, had died. Though his brothers worried he might turn against them, he actually showed much grace, pointing once more to how Jesus has shown much grace to us. And as we conclude this chapter we see the death of Joseph recorded, setting us up for what would next be recorded in the book of Exodus.

Application questions

• Are you loving your enemies, or those that have wronged you?
• Are you forgiving one another?
• Are you trusting in God’s sovereignty and goodness?
• Are you obeying God in the midst of your trials?