- Those who live the good life eat and drink with a joyful spirit. They rejoice in the gifts of God, and find satisfaction in his favor. As John Piper often says, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him."
- Those who live the good life brighten up the world. They live a life that pursues holiness and righteousness. They live for the glory of God and the good of their neighbor.
- Those who live the good life enjoy life with their spouse. They seek to become students of their spouse to enrich their companionship.
- Those who live the good life work hard.They rest in the calling that God has given them.They use their talents for his glory.They labor while there is time.
Evening: We began looking at the patriarchs Jacob, Judah, and Joseph. Our focus was Genesis 37:1-50:26. We finished looking at Jacob tonight, and then turned our attention to Judah. Here is the outline:
Jacob
- Jacob (Israel) practiced favoritism (see Gen. 37:3-4) which lead to strife in his family.
- He appeared to experience bouts of self-pity (Gen. 31:38-42; 37:34-35; 42:36, 38; 43:14; 47:9)
- Sadness and grief drains a person's spirit (Gen. 37:34-35; 45:27)
- Good news has a reviving effect (Gen. 45:27)
- Remember your roots (Gen. 47:28-30)
- Know your children and help them find their path (Gen. 48:10-22; 49:1-28)
Judah
- Judah was Jacob's fourth son (born to Leah)
- He appears to have been a sneaky opportunist (Gen. 37:26-27; 38:11)
- Levirate Law (Gen. 38:8-14)
- Take the plank out of your own eye before trying to do speck removal (Gen. 38:15-24)
- A taste of humble pie can bring repentance (Gen. 38: 25-26)
- Judah offers himself as a substitute (Gen. 43:8-10; 44:18-34)
- Judah was promised praise, strength, service, and dominion (Gen. 49:8-12)
- See Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5
- Judah foreshadows Christ in his offering of himself as a substitution
- The promises of Genesis 49:8-12 prophetically connect to Jesus
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