1. The Lion of Judah Genesis 49: 8 - 12

2. 3 Promises - v.8 Your brothers will praise you Your brothers will praise you Your hand on your enemies’ neck Your hand on your enemies’ neck Your brothers will worship you Your brothers will worship you

3. Judah will be King You are a lion, O Judah v.9 You are a lion, O Judah v.9 Revelation 5: 1 - 14 (specifically v.5) Revelation 5: 1 - 14 (specifically v.5)

4. Your Reign is Eternal V. 10 = The scepter will not depart from Judah V. 10 = The scepter will not depart from Judah Same with the Ruler’s staff Same with the Ruler’s staff (A Jewish writing style - repetition for emphasis)

5. A Strange Statement… “…Until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of Nations are his.” “…Until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of Nations are his.” Ezekiel 21: 27 Ezekiel 21: 27  Judah slaves to Babylon  “It will not be restored until he comes to whom it belongs; to him I will give it.”

6. Gen. 49 Compared to Matt 21 & Revelation 19 Gen 49: 11 Gen 49: 11 Gen 49: 12 Robe dipped in blood Gen 49: 12 Robe dipped in blood Matt 21 - The Triumphal Entry Rev. 19:13 - The returning King - robe dipped in blood

7. Jesus! The Family-line of Judah The Lion of Judah The Eternal King!