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Outline. Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Gen. 48 Jacob blesses his twelve sons Gen. 49:1-28 Jacob dies and is buried in Canaan Gen. 49:29-50:14
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Outline Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Gen. 48 Jacob blesses his twelve sons Gen. 49:1-28 Jacob dies and is buried in Canaan Gen. 49:29-50:14 Joseph forgives brothers Gen. 50:15-21 Joseph dies with faith in Covenant Gen. 50:22-26
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. Hebrews 11:21 NIV
Reuben – Instability (vv. 3, 4) • Simeon & Levi – Disgrace of Treachery (vv. 5, 6) • Judah – Blessing of Sovereignty (vv. 8-12) • Zebulun – Position of Opportunity (v. 13) • Issachar – Weakness of Contentment (vv. 14, 15) • Dan – Poison of Criticism (vv. 16, 17) • Gad – Victory (v. 19) • Asher – Privilege of Prosperity (v. 20) • Naphtali – Gifts (v. 21) • Joseph – Joy of Fruitfulness (vv. 22-26) • Benjamin – Possibility of Change (v. 27)
Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT
Pictures of Truth • God is Sovereign – He will accomplish His plans for us. Job 42:2 • God’s plans are not our plans – He is in control and nothing takes Him by surprise. Is. 55:8-9; Proverbs 16:9 • God blesses His children each uniquely and individually. John 21:21 • God is Good – He desires what is best for us always. Romans 8:28-29