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!