Outline I Jacob blesses Josephs sons Gen 48

Outline I. Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Gen. 48 II. Jacob blesses his twelve sons Gen. 49: 1 -28 III. Jacob dies and is buried in Canaan Gen. 49: 29 -50: 14 IV. Joseph forgives brothers Gen. 50: 15 -21 V. 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