S01 E108 - The Prophecies of Jacob: A Glimpse into Israel's Future - Genesis 49

In this insightful message, Stephen Armstrong concludes his study of Jacob's life and begins examining the prophetic blessings Jacob bestows upon his twelve sons in Genesis 49. Stephen emphasizes the significance of these pronouncements, highlighting that they not only speak to the individual character of each son but also provide a glimpse into the future of the twelve tribes of Israel. He explains how Jacob's blessings reveal God's sovereign plan for the nation and foreshadow the coming of the Messiah. Stephen also challenges listeners to examine their own lives and ensure they are living in accordance with God's will, so as not to disqualify themselves from the blessings He has in store. This sermon is a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness, His sovereign plan, and the importance of living a life of faith and obedience.

Genesis 49 (NASB):

1 Then Jacob summoned his sons and said, “Assemble yourselves that I may tell you what will befall you in the days to come.
10 “The scepter shall not depart from Judah,
Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,
Until Shiloh comes,
And to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.
22 “Joseph is a fruitful bough,
A fruitful bough by a spring;
Its branches run over a wall.
24 But his bow remained firm,
And his arms were agile,
From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel,
28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them; he blessed them, every one with a blessing appropriate to him.
33 When Jacob finished charging his sons, he drew his feet into his bed, and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people.

Notes: https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_49/file/notes/Genesis_49.pdf

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