First Kingdom of God Entrepreneurs Found in the Bible (Teaching 7 of 39) - The KOGE Show - Ep. 14

In this episode, Steven Harris talks about the Patriarchs of the faith (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and looks at their contribution to entrepreneurship and the example the set that maintains a standard relevant to today.

7. Patriarchal Examples (Gen. 26:1-5; 28:1-22). The promise of God to Abraham that he would be “heir of the world” (Rom. 4:13) is repeated to his offspring, Isaac and Jacob, in succession. God’s words and dealings in the lives of the patriarchs reveal that His unfolding program of redemption is dual: (1) restoring relationship to God to establish fellowship with Him and (2) restoring rulership in life under God to reestablish human ability to “rule” in life’s practical details of family and business. Thus, under His covenant, God promised these patriarchs both progeny—a family line—and property—an economic base. This illustrates God’s progressive processing of His redemptive promise. He not only provides for restored fellowship with Himself (relationship), but covenants for human fulfillment and personal fruitfulness in life. This plan is geared not only to bless His people, but to make them a blessing to others. Joseph’s life elaborates this principle. God redeems him from the pit by His merciful providence, then raises him to rulership in Egypt, for the saving of nations (Genesis 37-50).

Hayford, Jack W. ; Thomas Nelson Publishers: Hayford's Bible Handbook. Nashville : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995

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