Genesis 48

The story of Joseph continues the lineage of the people of Israel - God’s chosen people. It is clear from beginning to end that God is more faithful to His people than they are to Him. We will see, in the life and times of Joseph, that in God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted. In the end, our lives, like Joseph’s, will prove our great need for God’s salvation and that his plans and purposes for our lives are good. DNA Questions Discover What is the significance of Jacob claiming Ephraim and Manasseh? What do we learn from Jacob's blessing to Joseph? What does Jacob mean when he responds to Joseph with: "I know, my son, I know"? Nurture How does God's fruit producing work in us parallel that of Jacob and Joseph? What shadows of the gospel is Jacob giving to Joseph? Why is it good news for us that God accomplishes all His purposes despite our efforts to accomplish our own? Act What does it look like for you to bless someone? Is there someone in your life whom you are exhorting to believe God regularly?