Joseph makes a request from Pharaoh to bury his father Israel in Canaan, and is accompanied by a great host of Egyptians. After their father's death, Joseph's brothers fear he will seek retribution against them, but he assures them of God's sovereignty, comforting and providing for them. Joseph is a wonderful pattern for believers to follow, as well as a glorious picture of Christ. We look to his divine, gracious intervention. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 50 at King's Cross Church.

God in his love for his people gives Jacob the opportunity to tell his sons what will happen to their families. Pastor Micah preaches Genesis 49 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph brings his sons to Jacob and Jacob blesses them. Jacob assures Joseph that God will be with him just as God was with Jacob. God chooses the younger of the sons for the greater blessing. Pastor Micah preaches Genesis 48 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh, and Jacob blesses Pharaoh. Joseph provides for all of Egypt, exchanging food for assets, then for servitude/portion of the future harvest. In contrast, Israel's family settles in Goshen and increases greatly. In the midst of a barren world, God sustains and cares for his people! Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 47 at King's Cross Church.

Israel prepares to leave for Egypt, and God reveals himself again to him. The text lists all of his descendants, and he reunites with his lost son, Joseph. God is faithful to keep his promises, to the very end. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 46 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph is reunited with his brothers, and expresses God’s sovereign plan over all the suffering he had endured. Sending for Israel, Joseph provides for his family and invites them back to Goshen. Israel’s spirit is revived when he learns that Joseph is still alive. In our desperate condition, we must learn to trust and take comfort in God’s perfect provision. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 45 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph plants his silver cup in Benjamin's sack to replay the events of Dothan. Judah steps up, asking to be a substitute for Benjamin. Judah’s redemption and sacrifice showcases the substitutionary atonement of Christ. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 44 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, money, and gifts, only to find an unexpected feast awaiting them. The favor of the true and greater Joseph is incomparable! Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 43 at King's Cross Church.

During the famine, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain, and they interact with Joseph without recognizing him. Their responses showcase the guilt they still carry from sinning against their brother. When guilt is not rightly dealt with, it will cause trouble in the future. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 42 at King's Cross Church.

Pharaoh has troubling dreams, and Joseph is brought out of prison to interpret them. Joseph not only interprets the dreams but also gives Pharaoh a four-step plan to deal with the upcoming famine, leading to him being appointed to oversee all of Egypt. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 41 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph gives glory to God by interpreting the dreams of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. Joseph asks the chief cupbearer to put in a good word for him with the Pharaoh but the chief cupbearer forgets Joseph. Pastor Micah preaches Genesis 40 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph is tempted by Potiphar's wife. Joseph is blessed by the Lord in everything that he does. Pastor Micah preaches Genesis 39 at King's Cross Church.

Judah’s line, in peril from the death of his wicked sons, leads Tamar to dress as a prostitute to acquire children from him. Judah’s repentance leads to him becoming the line through which Christ would one day come. In the end, as is always the case, God’s redemptive purposes (displayed in his grace) are always fulfilled. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 28 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph, Jacob's second youngest son, has several dreams that depict his family bowing down to him. In jealousy and hatred, they strip his robe and sell him into slavery. They deceive Jacob, telling him that Joseph was killed - who provides us a glorious picture of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 37 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob returns home, passing through Bethel, as Esau’s descendants grow large. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 35-36 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob’s daughter Dinah is raped by the city-prince Shechem, who seeks to marry her. Simeon and Levi, enraged by this crime, deceive the men into circumcision and then slaughter them. Jacob calls his family to live set apart from the world. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 34 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob runs from Laban, who pursues him and confronts him about leaving. Jacob communicates his frustration and the two make a covenant for the future. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 31:17-55 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob, seeking to leave Laban's household, is tricked by him. God directs Jacob to breed the animals in such a way that he prospers, and Laban's plan is foiled. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 30b.