OutlineI. Jacob blesses Joseph's sons

Gen. 48II. Jacob blesses his twelve sons

Gen. 49:1-28III. Jacob dies and is buried in Canaan

Gen. 49:29-50:14IV. Joseph forgives brothers

Gen. 50:15-21V. 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