Fruitful Generations
Exodus 1: Now these are the names of
the children of Israel who came to Egypt; each man and his household came with
Jacob: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3 Issachar,
Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4 Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and
Asher. 5 All those who were descendants of
Jacob were seventy persons (for Joseph was in Egypt already). 6 And Joseph
died, all his brothers, and all that generation. 7 But
the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied
and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them.
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This book begins with the twelve tribes of Israel moving to
Egypt. Joseph was capture and brought to Egypt and his brothers moved there due
to the famine GOD created. What was meant for evil, GOD used it for good. All
of the tribes of Israel were now in Egypt and they were flourishing.
My Observations:
- The
Hebrews were considered to be a lower class than the Egyptians.
- The
children of Israel “were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied
and grew exceedingly mighty.”
- The
Egyptians were probably not as fruitful.
Joseph’s generation all passed away. The twelve brothers
were now known as tribes of Israel. Each tribe performed to the blessing given
by Jacob. All of the tribes had many children. The fertility rate was
supernatural!
GOD was growing the nation of Israel in an amazing way. You
would think that everyone would be happy about this. But the multiplication and
supernatural fertility would soon pose a threat to the Egyptians. GOD provided
the fertility.
Challenge
- Why
does GOD tell Moses about the generations of fertility in the nation of
Israel?
- Has
your success ever been met with jealousy?
- Is
GOD making you fruitful for a reason?
