Genesis 46-50  Jacob/Israel and all that belonged to him - all his sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren;  all the sheep and cattle; - moved to Egypt.  Joseph arranged for his family to settle in the land of Goshen, in the northern delta area of Egypt.

The most touching part of these chapters is the reunion between Joseph and his father. Jacob was 130 years old when he met Pharaoh in Egypt.  He lived until the age of 147, 17 years .  He called all of his sons together to bless them before he died.   Perhaps thinking back to the days of his own father's blessing.. receiving it deceptively.. Jacob was very deliberate in his final actions.
He gave Joseph  the double portion usually allotted to the oldest son.
He made Judah, the 3rd oldest, head of the family because of the things that Reuben, Simeon and Levi had done in their youth.
"He blessed them, every one with the blessing appropriate to him."

Jacob was embalmed by the Egyptians and taken to Canaan and buried in the tomb where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Leah were buried.  Later, Joseph died at the age of 110.  He made his family swear to take his bones back to the same place when they returned to live in the promised land. Over 400 years would pass before this would happen.

Jacob and Joseph both spoke of the promises of God.  " God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here."  Centuries passed, but God did fulfill His promises to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and his sons.  Not only did He bring them to their promised land, but He gave them an Eternal King.. Jesus Christ.  One day, all of Israel will again know the promises of God and the fulfillment of all His word.

Father, we look for the return of our Savior to establish His rule and reign forever.  Even as Jacob and Joseph looked ahead, not knowing how long that sojourn in Egypt would take,  we look ahead to an eternal future with You.  Thank You for being patient and waiting for more to come to salvation, Lord.  Open doors for ministry that the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus will be made known throughout our world today. May Your will be done and Your kingdom come. Glory to Your Holy Name. Amen.