5. Remember the wonderful things he has done.Remember his miracles and his decisions.
6. You are descendants of his servant Abraham,the children of Jacob, his chosen people.
7. He is the Lord our God.His laws are for all the world.
8. He will keep his agreement forever.He will keep his promises always.
9. He will keep his agreement he made with Abraham.He will keep the promise he made to Isaac.
10. He made it a law for the people of Jacob.He made it an agreement with Israel to last forever.
11. The Lord said, “I will give you the land of Canaan.The promised land will belong to you.”
12. Then God’s people were few in number.They were strangers in the land.
13. They went from one nation to another.They went from one kingdom to another.
14. But the Lord did not let anyone hurt them.He warned kings not to harm them.
15. He said, “Don’t hurt my chosen people.Don’t harm my prophets.”
16. God ordered a time of hunger in the land.And he destroyed all the food.
17. Then he sent a man ahead of them.It was Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18. They put chains around his feetand an iron ring around his neck.
19. Then the time he had spoken of came.The Lord’s words proved that Joseph was right.
20. The king of Egypt sent for Joseph and freed him.The ruler of the people set him free.
21. He made him the master of his house.Joseph was in charge of his riches.