(Ryan Sullivan)

Background and Plain Meaning:

? Jacob on his deathbed ?(Gen 48:21)

? Jacob blesses his 12 sons ?(Gen 49:1-27)

? Jacob’s final command and death

Eight Characteristics of God:

1.) He is the Sovereign Orchestrator

2.) He is the God who saves ? (:18)

3.) He is the Mighty One ?(:24)

4.) He is the Shepherd ? (:24)

5.) He is the Stone ?(:24)

6.) He is the God who helps ? (:25)

7.) He is the Almighty who blesses

?(Gen 49:28-33)

Genesis 49:13-33

8.) He is the Source of our endurance and effectiveness

Therefore?: TRUST GOD! ?(:28-33-- Jacob’s example of faith)

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