Lesson 22 – Jacob Blesses His Sons (Genesis 49)

Lesson 22
Jacob Blesses His Sons (Genesis 49)


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 What final words or advice from a loved one have stayed with you the most?
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1. What did Jacob say about Reuben? (Gen. 49:3–4)

Parallel Verses:
  • 1. 1 Chronicles 5:1–2
  • 2. Hebrews 12:16
  • 3. Genesis 35:22

2. What did Jacob declare about Simeon and Levi? (Gen. 49:5–7)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Genesis 34:25–30
  • 2. Exodus 32:26–29
  • 3. Deuteronomy 33:8–11

3. What blessing did Jacob pronounce on Judah? (Gen. 49:8–12)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Revelation 5:5
  • 2. Matthew 1:2–3
  • 3. Hebrews 7:14

4. What did Jacob say about Zebulun? (Gen. 49:13)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Deuteronomy 33:18–19
  • 2. Isaiah 9:1
  • 3. Matthew 4:13–16

5. How did Jacob describe Issachar? (Gen. 49:14–15)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Judges 5:15
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 12:32
  • 3. Proverbs 12:24

6. What was said about Dan? (Gen. 49:16–18)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Judges 18:27–31
  • 2. Jeremiah 8:16
  • 3. Revelation 7:4–8

7. What did Jacob say about Gad? (Gen. 49:19)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Deuteronomy 33:20–21
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 5:18–22
  • 3. Genesis 30:11

8. What was said about Asher? (Gen. 49:20)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Deuteronomy 33:24–25
  • 2. Luke 2:36
  • 3. Proverbs 3:10

9. How did Jacob describe Naphtali? (Gen. 49:21)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Judges 4:6
  • 2. Isaiah 9:1–2
  • 3. Matthew 4:14–15

10. What blessing did Joseph receive? (Gen. 49:22–26)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Deuteronomy 33:13–17
  • 2. Psalm 1:3
  • 3. John 15:5

11. What did Jacob say about Benjamin? (Gen. 49:27)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Judges 20:21
  • 2. 1 Samuel 9:1–2
  • 3. Philippians 3:5

12. What did Jacob command concerning his burial? (Gen. 49:28–32)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Genesis 23:19
  • 2. Genesis 50:13
  • 3. Hebrews 11:21–22

13. What happened after Jacob finished blessing his sons? (Gen. 49:33)
Parallel Verses:
  • 1. Genesis 25:8
  • 2. Genesis 35:29
  • 3. Acts 7:15
    APPLY IT
  • What can we learn from Jacob’s blessings about the long-term consequences of our actions?
  • How does Judah’s blessing point to the coming Messiah?
  • Which tribe’s description stands out to you most and why?
  • How can you leave a spiritual legacy for future generations?

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