A day is coming when our pilgrimage is over and we stand before the King. THE ADVOCATE (Genesis 47:1-6) 5 Brothers (5 represents grace) (Genesis 47:1-6) Without sin, before the throne They ask for the best for them Joseph is empowered to give them the best land for them The Accounting (Genesis 47:7-12) 1. Jacob explains a) His days were few b) His days were evil c) His days were of sojourning d) Jacob blesses Pharaoh twice (Genesis 47:7,10) (1) Does your life bless the King? 2. They settled in the best of the land (Goshen) a) They possessed the land b) Provided them with food The Access (Genesis 47:13-31) Joseph administrates the famine (Genesis 47:13-26) People gave all their money, their livestock, their land, and lives Pharaoh owned all the land and people of Egypt at the end Joseph remembered the Priests of Egypt The Family grew (Genesis 47:27-41) They ruled their own land Jacob lives 17 more years Joseph makes a promise to Jacob What about you? You have an advocate before the King. You will give an account of your life. What King do you serve now, that determines your eternity?