Gen 45:25 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 45:25-28: The History of Joseph In this passage, Joseph’s brothers return to Canaan to tell their father Jacob that Joseph is still alive and has become a powerful leader in Egypt. At first, Jacob is shocked and finds it hard to believe the news. But when he sees the wagons Joseph sent to bring him to Egypt, his spirit is renewed. Jacob, now called Israel, feels satisfied that Joseph is alive and decides to visit him before he dies. This story shows how good news can first shock us but then bring hope and new strength. v. 25 : Joseph’s brothers left Egypt and went back to Canaan to see their father, Jacob ( v. 25 ). They were eager to share the surprising news with him.

‏ Genesis 45:25

Genesis 45:25-28: The History of Joseph

In this passage, Joseph’s brothers return to Canaan to tell their father Jacob that Joseph is still alive and has become a powerful leader in Egypt. At first, Jacob is shocked and finds it hard to believe the news. But when he sees the wagons Joseph sent to bring him to Egypt, his spirit is renewed. Jacob, now called Israel, feels satisfied that Joseph is alive and decides to visit him before he dies. This story shows how good news can first shock us but then bring hope and new strength.

v. 25: Joseph’s brothers left Egypt and went back to Canaan to see their father, Jacob (v. 25 ^a). They were eager to share the surprising news with him.