Genesis 47:7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. I. THE IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE OF A VENERABLE OLD AGE. 1. Picture the old man's attitude of soul toward God, and death, and the world to come. 2. His retrospect of life, and how he now sees events in their true proportions and bearings. 3. His own subdued passions and amiable spirit. 4. His concern for, and interest in, the rising generation. II. THE SUPERIORITY OF MORAL OVER MATERIAL GREATNESS AND WORTH. "Jacob blessed Pharaoh" (Hebrews 8:7). III. A LESSON ON LIFE'S EVANESCENCE AND VANITY (ver. 9). 1. A natural reflection. 2. It may be a morbid and evil reflection. Better to imitate the Psalmist's thankful hopefulness (Psalm 23). IV. A LESSON OF TRUST IN GOD TO BRING ABOUT ALL THINGS RIGHT AT LAST. (T. G. Horton.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.WEB: Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. |
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