Lesson 25 – Jacob Blesses His Sons (Genesis 49)
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Jacob Blesses His Sons
Genesis 49:1-33
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1. Why do children from the same parents, growing up in the same home, often turn out to be very different?
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2. What did Jacob do before he died? (49:1-2)
3. What did Jacob say about Reuben? (49:3-4)
4. What did Jacob think of his sons? How did Jacob bless his sons? (49:3-27)
5. What did Jacob say about his sons Simeon and Levi? (49:5-7)
6. What did Jacob say concerning Judah? (49:8-12)
7. What was said about Zebulun? (49:13)
8. What did Jacob say about Issachar? (49:14-15)
9. What did Jacob say concerning Dan? (49:16-18)
10. What was said about Gad, Asher, and Naphtali? (49:19-21)
11. What did Jacob say about Joseph? (49:22-26)
12. What was said about Benjamin? (49:27)
13. What instructions did Jacob give his sons? (49:29-32)
14. What happened after Jacob blessed his sons? (49:33)
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15. What do these verses tell us about the consequences that result from the choices we make?
16. How can we avoid wasting our lives and squandering our potential?
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17. What choice do you need to make now in order to avoid wasting the potential God has given you?
Verse Memory / Mnemonic Table
| Memory Verse | Mnemonic Keyword(s) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 49:10 | MESSIAH PROMISED |
Commentary Summary Block
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This lesson in Genesis 49:1-33 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
This lesson in Genesis 49:1-33 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
Enduring Word:
In Jacob Blesses His Sons, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
In Jacob Blesses His Sons, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
Bible Project:
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 49:1-33 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 49:1-33 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
This Week:
The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
The promise of the land is especially emphasized in the testament of Jacob (49:1-27). There Jacob functions as a prophet, and his words predict aspects of the history of the tribes of Israel in the land of Canaan. For the most part Jacob's blessings on his sons were fulfilled from the time of the judges and into the time of the Israelite monarchy.
Next Week:
Faith is a genuine receiving (John 1:12)- a sure dependence upon God (Prov. Accordingly, faith is not uncertain and doubtful, a result of man's imperfect knowledge of a testimony alone. Though scriptural testimony is sure in itself (John 9:29; Rom.
Faith is a genuine receiving (John 1:12)- a sure dependence upon God (Prov. Accordingly, faith is not uncertain and doubtful, a result of man's imperfect knowledge of a testimony alone. Though scriptural testimony is sure in itself (John 9:29; Rom.
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Biblical Answer 2
What did Jacob do before he died? (49:1-2)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:1-2 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 49:1-2
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:1-2; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 3
What did Jacob say about Reuben? (49:3-4)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:3-4 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Key Text: Genesis 49:3-4
Parallel Verses: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:3-4; Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Biblical Answer 4
What did Jacob think of his sons? How did Jacob bless his sons? (49:3-27)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:3-27 | Parallel Texts: Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 17:26; Revelation 7:9
Key Text: Genesis 49:3-27
Parallel Verses: Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 17:26; Revelation 7:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:3-27; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 17:26; Revelation 7:9
Biblical Answer 5
What did Jacob say about his sons Simeon and Levi? (49:5-7)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:5-7 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Key Text: Genesis 49:5-7
Parallel Verses: Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:5-7; Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Biblical Answer 6
What did Jacob say concerning Judah? (49:8-12)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 9:6-7; Revelation 5:5
Key Text: Genesis 49:8-12
Parallel Verses: Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 9:6-7; Revelation 5:5
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:8-12; Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 9:6-7; Revelation 5:5
Biblical Answer 7
What was said about Zebulun? (49:13)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:13 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 50:20; Acts 7:9-10; Romans 8:28
Key Text: Genesis 49:13
Parallel Verses: Genesis 50:20; Acts 7:9-10; Romans 8:28
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:13; Genesis 50:20; Acts 7:9-10; Romans 8:28
Biblical Answer 8
What did Jacob say about Issachar? (49:14-15)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15 | Parallel Texts: Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Key Text: Genesis 49:14-15
Parallel Verses: Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:14-15; Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Biblical Answer 9
What did Jacob say concerning Dan? (49:16-18)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:16-18 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Key Text: Genesis 49:16-18
Parallel Verses: Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:16-18; Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Biblical Answer 10
What was said about Gad, Asher, and Naphtali? (49:19-21)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:19-21 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Key Text: Genesis 49:19-21
Parallel Verses: Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:19-21; Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Biblical Answer 11
What did Jacob say about Joseph? (49:22-26)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Key Text: Genesis 49:22-26
Parallel Verses: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:22-26; Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Biblical Answer 12
What was said about Benjamin? (49:27)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:27 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 45:5; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28
Key Text: Genesis 49:27
Parallel Verses: Genesis 45:5; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:27; Genesis 45:5; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28
Biblical Answer 13
What instructions did Jacob give his sons? (49:29-32)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:29-32 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Key Text: Genesis 49:29-32
Parallel Verses: Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:29-32; Genesis 10:32; Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 2:6-11
Biblical Answer 14
What happened after Jacob blessed his sons? (49:33)
Key Scripture: Genesis 49:33 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 49:33
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 49:33; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
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