Genesis 48:20

For millennia, God’s people have been carrying out a weekly Bible study plan. Every year, they read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. In synagogue each week, they read and study a Bible passage—the weekly parshah. This week’s parshah is called “Vayechi,” which is Hebrew for “and he lived,” and covers Genesis 47:28-50:26.

Having sold over 8.5 million albums, achieved 30 No. 1 hits, earned four GRAMMYs and over 24 Dove Awards, Third Day has partnered with The Overflow to bring this scripturally rich 7 day devotional based on songs from the album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship. The album and this devotional is a call to worship not just for listeners and readers but the band as well.

This 8-day Bible teaching plan explores the final chapters of Genesis, tracing Joseph’s story and the surprising ways God works through sin, suffering, and failure. Each day demonstrates how God remains faithful when people falter, how grace supersedes guilt, and how the story of Genesis ultimately points us to Jesus. This plan invites you to see your own story through the lens of God’s redemption, forgiveness, and unshakable promises.

In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis 37-50 which will take you through the life of Jacob and his 12 sons who later became the 12 tribes of Israel. These chapters highlight the life of one of those sons, Joseph, and his journey of hardship and forgiveness. We hope you’ll learn the importance of trusting God through difficult times and learning to forgive those who hurt or disappoint you.