Yahweh separates the Red Sea so that the Israelites can cross and escape the Egyptian army. The Egyptian Army is drowned when they follow them. This miracle convinces the Israelites to put their trust in Yahweh and Moses.
Exodus 13: Consecration of the Firstborn
Yahweh tells the Israelites to consecrate their firstborn sons and livestock and celebrate a festival to commemorate their deliverance from Egypt. The Israelites take a circuitous route to draw Pharaoh’s army after them.
Genesis 50: Jacob Buried in Canaan
Jacob is embalmed and taken to Canaan to be buried in the cave at Machpelah. Joseph’s brother throw themselves at his mercy. Joseph reassures them that he will not punish them for how they treated him. Joseph dies at age one hundred and ten. He requests to be taken to Machpelah when God takes them from Egypt to the land promised to Abraham by God.
Genesis 49: Jacob Blesses His Sons
As Jacob lies on his death bed, he blesses his sons, establishing the 12 tribes of Israel and giving the first foreshadowing of Jesus Christ. Jacob then requests to be buries on the field of Machpelah, along with Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and his first wife Leah.
Genesis 48: Manasseh and Ephraim
As Jacob nears death, he blesses Joseph’s two sons, making the younger, Ephraim ahead of the older.
Genesis 47: Joseph and the Famine
Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh and they are given the land of Goshen. Joseph distributes food during the famine years. Jacob dies.
Genesis 46: Jacob Goes to Egypt
Jacob gathers all his descendants and moves them to Egypt at Joseph’s behest. The tribe of the descendants of Abraham is relocated from Canaan.
Genesis 45: Joseph Reveals Himself
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, tells them he was put in a position of power to save them, and commands that they move Jacob to Egypt to be with him.
Genesis 44: A Silver Cup in a Sack
Joseph plants his silver cup in Benjamin’s sack. Judah offers himself as a slave to save Benjamin.
Genesis 43: The Second Journey to Egypt
Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt, bringing Benjamin and gifts and the silver that was discovered in their first sacks of grain. Joseph has them dine in his house, but does not reveal himself.