Genesis 49:19
Discussion on how to do Bible study.
Meaning of Gad’s name as well as the meaning of words within the verse.
The verse interpreted and then compared to other Scripture references.
We look at the type of people that the Gadites were, the inheritance they got and some events that happened to the tribe.
Genesis 49: 16-18
Today’s discussion leads us to talk about the tribe of Dan and his sins as well as the future plans God has in store for this tribe.
Genesis 49:14-15
Our topic of conversation for this lesson is Issachar.
We discuss the meaning of Issachar’s name, the characteristics of the tribe and people that came from the tribe of Issachar in the rest of the Bible.
Genesis 49: 13
Discussion of Zebulun’s location
Zebulun’s future
Zebulun’s importance within the line of his brothers
Zebulun’s future boundaries
Genesis 49:8-12
A discussion of Judah’s prophecy before and during the Millenium.
A study on the third son of Jacob, Judah.
Genesis 49: 5-7
Simeon and Levi
Genesis 34 tells the incident when Simeon and Levi avenged their sister Dinah’s rape. Jacob’s reaction is also mentioned as shame and fear.
Simeon and Levi were grieved and were filled with cruel wrath about Dinah.
Jacob says, Come not into their secret = don’t take their council
Digged down a wall = they cut the back hamstrings of the animals to make them suffer
They have self-will which is the opposite of God’s will
God did not give up on Simeon and Levi
Simeon is mentioned 34 times, and Levi 64 times in the rest of the Bible.
Levi’s land inheritance was only 48 cities. They did not get a complete section of acreage. Deuteronomy 31 says that Moses gives the Levites credit in the future for getting rid of Baal worshippers.
Simeon received acreage of land but it was the most barrren part within the tribe of Judah’s land. God still loved Simeon and in the future 12,000 will be sealed from Simeon’s family line.
Genesis 49:1-4
Study of Reuben
Decisions we make today have consequences for tomorrow.
Your sins will find you out.
Joshua 18: 7 - Reuben wanted land on the East of Jordan
Isaiah 15 - Isaiah lamented against the people on the east side of Jordan
I Chronicles 5:1-3 Our Eternal King will not come from Reuben’s tribe, but from Judah’s
Deuteronomy 33:6 Moses prays for Reuben’s tribe to not die off
Jacob describes Reuben as being unstable.
James 1:8 - A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways
Proverbs 6:32 Who commits adultery destroys his own soul.
Reuben’s descendants were the Kohathites who led a revolt against Moses and Aaron
Genesis 49: 1-4
1 - Last days = end times or latter time
last days - Jacob tells prophecy that culminates by the time of the exile of the Jews
The tribes are intermingled right now, but during the tribulation 144,000 will be sealed from the tribes and they will be a testimony for Jesus
The word excellency means abundance
Review of Genesis 25: 21-26: This is the story of two nations in Rebekah’s womb. God says in Malachi and Revelation, “Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated.”
Jacob and Esau are two future nations, one chosen by God as His. (Israel)
Jacob’s prophecy to his first born son Reuben was based on how Reuben lived his life.
At first in verse 3, Jacob expresses the joy of Reuben being the first-born, but in verse 4 Jacob addresses the sin of Reuben with Bilhah, his mom Leah’s handmade.
There was no prophet, priest, or king out of Reuben’s family because of his sin.
Genesis 49
Genesis 48: 10-15
In tonight’s study we discussed these topics:
The age of Joseph’s sons at this time
Jacob’s physical condition at this time
Joseph’s placement of his sons in front of Jacob
Jacob’s action when giving the blessings
Genesis 47: 29 - 48:10
Topics that were discussed in tonight’s lesson:
Jacob’s burial place and desires
Burial or Cremation?
Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons
Jacob tells Joseph the Abrahamic Covenant
Genesis 47: 3-11
3 - Why was Pharaoh asking Joseph’s family questions?
4 - Why did the family want to sojourn in Goshen?
7-10 - Who blessed who?
8-9 - How old was Jacob?
11 - What kind of land did Pharaoh give them?
Genesis 46:28-34
28 - Who did Jacob ask to lead the family to see Joseph?
Who didn’t he ask?
29- What are the four things that Joseph did?
30- What did this family reunion signify?
How long did Jacob live after seeing Joseph again?
30-34 - What is Joseph doing and why from here to the end of the chapter?
Did Joseph respect authority?
Genesis 46:1-27
In today’s Bible study we discuss these topics:
The items that Jacob’s family brought to Egypt
Jacob’s thoughts about going to Egypt
God is always with us
The number of family that went to Egypt
Genesis 45: 17-28
In tonight’s Bible study, we discussed these topics:
What did Pharoah’s household think of Joseph?
What did Pharoah offer to Joseph’s family?
Did Joseph go back to see Jacob with his brothers?
Did Jacob believe his sons?
Genesis 45:1-16
Genesis 44: 18-34
Genesis 44:1-7
Our discussion for this Bible study revolves around:
Joseph’s cup
The brothers’ feelings for Benjamin
Genesis 43: 19- to the end of the chapter
In tonight’s study we discussed these questions:
What is a steward?
Why were the brothers afraid of going to Joseph’s home?
Why did everybody wash their feet during these times?
How did Joseph react to seeing Benjamin?
Why didn’t Joseph eat with his brothers? Why didn’t he eat with the Egyptians?
Why were the brothers perplexed about the seating arrangements at the meal?
What is a “mess” that Benjamin got 5 times more of?
Were the brothers resentful of Benjamin’s portion?
What did the brothers do with their fears?
Who fills our table to overflowing?
What was Joseph using to test his brothers?