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Pharaoh & Joseph Acquistions Inc.
Genesis 47
January 188th

Ice Breakers: What’s a place you’ve lived or visited that felt most like “not home” to you—and why? OR If someone spent one week following you around, what might surprise them about your life?

1. Finding Goshen

Joseph intentionally settled his family in Goshen to protect their spiritual formation while living in Egypt.

• Where are the “Egypt” pressures most shaping you right now (workplace, school, media, finances, schedule, relationships)?

• What might Goshen look like in your life or household—specific rhythms, boundaries, or practices that help protect and nurture faith?

Related Scripture: Romans 12:1–2; John 17:15–18

2. Being In the World Without Bowing to It

Jacob stands before Pharaoh without fear or awe and blesses him instead of bowing.

• Where do you feel pressure to “bow” for approval, success, comfort, or security?

• What would it look like to live differently—quietly but clearly—in that setting this week?

Related Scripture: Daniel 1:8; Colossians 3:23–24

3. What Do You Actually Bring Into the Room?

Jacob appears to have little, yet he brings God’s blessing to Pharaoh.

• In your workplace, school, or relationships, where do you tend to feel like you have less to offer than others?

• How might God be calling you to bless others—not by winning arguments, but through presence, prayer, integrity, or peace?

Related Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16; 2 Corinthians 5:20

4. Honest Faith About Pain

Jacob openly describes his life as “few and evil” without losing faith or hope.

• What pain, disappointment, or loss has shaped you that you may have minimized or avoided naming?

• How can we practice a faith that tells the truth about suffering while still trusting God?

Related Scripture: Psalm 13; 2 Corinthians 4:16–18

5. Trusting God Without Easy Answers

Romans 8:28 promises God’s good purposes, but the sermon emphasized that we don’t always understand how or when.

• Where are you currently trusting God without clarity or resolution?

• What does it look like to practice faith when “I don’t know” is the most honest answer?

Related Scripture: Job 38–40; Proverbs 3:5–6

6. Seeking the Good of Where God Has Placed You

Even as sojourners, God’s people are called to seek the welfare of the places they live.

• How are you currently seeking the good of your neighborhood, workplace, school, or community?

• What is one tangible way you could pray for or serve the place God has you right now?

Related Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7; 1 Peter 2:11–12

7. Living With Eternity in View

Jacob’s burial request shows his hope was rooted in God’s covenant promise, not present comfort.

• How does remembering that this world is not our true home change how you think about success, suffering, or priorities?

• What might need to shift in your life if eternity truly shaped your perspective?

Related Scripture: Hebrews 13:14; Philippians 3:20

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