Genesis 49  In the Last Days: 

The Seed is a Coming King Let’s Talk Last Days, 49.1-2 

Preeminent Judah: Scepter & Lion, 49.3-17 

Let’s Talk Salvation, 49.18 

Faithful Joseph:   Perseverance & Preservation, 49.19-28 

Jacob’s Last(!) Word, 49.29-33 

Commission

The Offense of King Ahasuerus.

The Deposing of Queen Vashti.

An Opportunity to Put It Right.

Repeating the Same Mistake.

Two Faced Friends.

Salvation From an Unexpected Quarter.

The Transfer of Power

Jesus is the King 

Come and See the Christ, 1.35-42 

Come and See the King, 1.43-51 

Commission

Jesus is the Word 

God With Us, 1.14 

God Witnessed, 1.15 

God’s Grace Given, 1.16-17 

God’s Glory Known, 1.18           

Commission

John 1.3-13 

Jesus is Life 

Light in the Dark, 1.3-5 

Witness for Belief, 1.6-8 

Unknown by Own, 1.9-11 

Adoption as Children, 1.12-13 

Commission:

John 1:1-2 

Jesus is God 

In the Beginning, 1:1 

This is the One, 1:2 

Commission

Genesis 48 Chosen & Adopted:  

Extending the Covenant 

Commission

“And In You”: One Who Suffers Saves the Nations Family & Pharoah:   

Two Way Blessing, 47.1-12 

Purchasing People:   Saving the Nations, 47.13-26 

Home Again:   Anticipating the Exodus, 47.27-31

Commission: 

From Pit to Praise 

Rescued from the Pit of Despair 40.1-5                    

Renewed by the Mercy of God 40.6-11                 

Restored to the Throne of Grace 40.12-17                       

Commission:

1. The King throws a 6 month long party to show who is in control.

2. The queen defies his authority.

3. The Decree!

4. Who is really in control?