GENESISChapter 49-50

FROM CREATION TO COFFIN THE AFFECTS OF SIN

 I.       Introduction

A. Finish the book of Genesis.

1. A wonderful book! 

B. Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh.

1. Jacob gave blessing to Ephraim.a) Ephraim became

the greater.

2. Jacob gave land to Joseph - The West

Bank.a) Much blood has

been spilled over it.

(1) Israel blesses the 12 tribes.

 II. Genesis 49:1-4

A. 1Chronicles 5:1

1. Galatians 5:22-25a) Reuben did not

possess self-control.

III. Genesis 49:5-7

A. They slaughtered an entire city!

1. Both were scattered!

a) From Levi the Lord called the priestly line!(1) Like some of

our lives? IV. Genesis 49:8-12

A. The Messiah’s tribe.

1. “The Lion From The Tribe of Judah!”2. Romans 14:11

V. Genesis 49:13

A. Zebulun lived along the coast.

VI. Genesis 49:14-15

A. Issachar the “worker bees” of the nation.

VII. Genesis 49:16-18

A. Dan preserve - most northern part of Israel.

1. Dan will depart from the ways of the Lord.

VIII. Genesis 49:19

A. Gad “raiders” – warriors by profession.

IX. Genesis 49:20

A. Asher a rich tribe!

X. Genesis 49:21

XI. Genesis 49:22-26

A. This blessing on Ephraim and Manasseh!

1. Jacob reminding them that the Lord preserved their father!

a) Jeroboam will lead a rebellion.

V. Genesis 49:27

A. Tribe of Benjamin was very warlike!

1. The Apostle Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin.2. In the “evening” of his life - victory over satan!

a) He wrote inspired of the Lord!

 XIII. Conclusion

A. Genesis 49:28-33

B. A synopsis of the last chapter.

1. Joseph weeps for his father!2. Has his father embalmed.3. Large portion of Egypt went with Joseph!4. Joseph’s forgiveness

was complete: a) Genesis 50:20-215. Genesis 50:26

a) Genesis started with the Lord saying that

all was “good” and ends with a coffin!