170628 Genesis - Lesson 24 - The Beginning of the Twelve Tribes of Israel

LESSON 24 June 28 Genesis 48-50 

The Beginning of the Twelve Tribes of Israel

•!• What is Jacob referencing in Genesis 48:2-4? 

•!• Why would Jacob say what he said in Genesis 48:5? 

•!• What do we learn about Jacob through his words in Genesis 48:15-16? 

•!• What is Jacob doing in Genesis 49? 

•!• What stands out to you about his words to his sons? 

•!• In what way are his words to Judah in Genesis 49:8-12 of particular importance? 

•!• "All these are the twelve tribes of Israel" (Gen 49:28). What does this mean? 

•!• What are Joseph's brothers concerned about in Genesis 50: 15-17? 

•!• What can we learn from Joseph's response? 

•!• What do you make of Joseph's last recorded words? 

•!• We have studied this first book of the Bible as a "book of beginnings." Take some time to reflect:what vitally important things had their beginning in Genesis?