Genesis 49 contains the deathbed blessing of Jacob on his sons (and two of his grandsons). We discover that these blessings are really shaping the future. In the process of going through each of the sons we learn important lessons along the way.

Introducing the chapter, we learn in vv. 1-2 that 1) God reveals the future through his messengers and message.

Then, in vv. 3-4 we see that 2) Sinful Actions may remove people from positions of leadership.

In vv. 5-7 we learn that 3) Anarchy and Violence are incompatible with spiritual leadership.

In vv. 8-12 we see that 4) God entrusts leadership to those who are praiseworthy and responsible.

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