Israel’s Final Words

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 ~ Gen 48-49

  1. Why did Jacob claim Joseph’s sons (v.5)?
  2. When does mourning the past hinder the present and future?
  3. Why is Jacob’s God-given name “Israel” used when blessing his kids?
  4. How much of the blessing is prophetic, how much is past behavior, how much is known character?
  5. How does Jesus fulfill much of Judah’s blessing (v.8-12)?
  6. Which brother/tribe has the greatest blessing? Which has the least?
  7. Who gets the birthright?
  8. Why was it important that Jacob and then Joseph be buried back in the land of Caanan?