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God was with Joseph

(Jacob blesses his sons) Lesson 29

Genesis 48:1-50:26

Key Verse: 50:20

1. Look at 48:1-22. How did Jacob bless Joseph’s sons? Why did he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh? (14,19-20) What do we learn about God’s sovereignty in his blessing? (Ro 9:10-13,19-21)

2. Look at 49:1-28. How did Jacob blessed his 12 sons—especially Judah (49:8–12,28) and Joseph (49:22-25). How are their blessings different from others? What is the significance of this blessing in Israel's history?

3. Look at 49:29-50:14. Why did Jacob want to be buried in the land of Canaan? (49:29-32) What is the significance of this in God’s redemptive history?

4. Look at 50:15-26. Why did Joseph's brothers become fearful after Jacob's death? What request did they make of Joseph that reveals their repentance? (50:15-18) What did Joseph teach them? (19-20, Ro 8:28) What can we learn about the God of Joseph?

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