1. FROM CREATION TO COFFIN THE AFFECTS OF SIN
GENESIS
Chapter 49-50
FROM CREATION TO COFFIN THE AFFECTS OF SIN
I.       Introduction
A. Finish the book of Genesis.

2. 1. A wonderful book!
B. Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh.
1. Jacob gave blessing to Ephraim.
a) Ephraim became the greater.

3. 2. Jacob gave land to Joseph - The West Bank.
a) Much blood has been spilled over it.
(1) Israel blesses the 12 tribes.
II. Genesis 49:1-4
A. 1Chronicles 5:1

4. 1. Galatians 5:22-25
a) Reuben did not possess self-control.
III. Genesis 49:5-7
A. They slaughtered an entire city!
1. Both were scattered!

5. a) From Levi the Lord called the priestly line!
(1) Like some of our lives?
IV. Genesis 49:8-12
A. The Messiah’s tribe.

6. 1. “The Lion From The Tribe of Judah!”
2. Romans 14:11 V. Genesis 49:13
A. Zebulun lived along the coast.
VI. Genesis 49:14-15

7. A. Issachar the “worker bees” of the nation.
VII. Genesis 49:16-18
A. Dan preserve - most northern part of Israel.
1. Dan will depart from the ways of the Lord.

8. VIII. Genesis 49:19
A. Gad “raiders” – warriors by profession.
IX. Genesis 49:20
A. Asher a rich tribe!
X. Genesis 49:21

9. XI. Genesis 49:22-26
A. This blessing on Ephraim and Manasseh!
1. Jacob reminding them that the Lord preserved their father!
a) Jeroboam will lead a rebellion.

10. V. Genesis 49:27
A. Tribe of Benjamin was very warlike!
1. The Apostle Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin.
2. In the “evening” of his life - victory over satan!

11. a) He wrote inspired of the Lord!
XIII. Conclusion
A. Genesis 49:28-33
B. A synopsis of the last chapter.

12. 1. Joseph weeps for his father!
2. Has his father embalmed.
3. Large portion of Egypt went with Joseph!
4. Joseph’s forgiveness was complete:
a) Genesis 50:20-21
5. Genesis 50:26

13. a) Genesis started with the Lord saying that all was “good” and ends with a coffin!