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Genesis 48 - Israel Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh - The Mysteries of God's Word
Manage episode 480899680 series 2891357
Israel (Jacob) blesses his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48, deliberately crossing his hands to give the greater blessing to the younger son. This powerful chapter illustrates God's sovereign choice and how divine plans often work contrary to human expectations and cultural traditions.
• Joseph brings his sons Manasseh and Ephraim to visit his ailing father Israel
• Israel formally adopts Joseph's sons, giving them equal status with his own
• Israel intentionally crosses his hands during the blessing
• Israel places his right hand on Ephraim (younger) rather than Manasseh (firstborn)
• Israel prophesies that while both will be great, Ephraim will surpass Manasseh
• Israel describes God as the God of his fathers, his Shepherd, and his Redeemer
• Israel gives Joseph an additional inheritance of land.
- It is also discussed how Ephriam will not be the tribe that brings about the Messiah but Judah will.
Join us next week for Genesis 49, where Israel will bless all of his sons.
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Chapters
1. Jacob's Illness and Joseph's Visit (00:00:00)
2. Adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh (00:04:09)
3. Israel's Eyesight Dims, Hearts Connect (00:06:40)
4. The Crossed Hands Blessing (00:10:14)
5. Joseph's Land Inheritance (00:13:42)
6. Next Week Preview and Closing (00:17:58)
111 episodes
Manage episode 480899680 series 2891357
Israel (Jacob) blesses his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48, deliberately crossing his hands to give the greater blessing to the younger son. This powerful chapter illustrates God's sovereign choice and how divine plans often work contrary to human expectations and cultural traditions.
• Joseph brings his sons Manasseh and Ephraim to visit his ailing father Israel
• Israel formally adopts Joseph's sons, giving them equal status with his own
• Israel intentionally crosses his hands during the blessing
• Israel places his right hand on Ephraim (younger) rather than Manasseh (firstborn)
• Israel prophesies that while both will be great, Ephraim will surpass Manasseh
• Israel describes God as the God of his fathers, his Shepherd, and his Redeemer
• Israel gives Joseph an additional inheritance of land.
- It is also discussed how Ephriam will not be the tribe that brings about the Messiah but Judah will.
Join us next week for Genesis 49, where Israel will bless all of his sons.
Support the show
Email: [email protected]
Chapters
1. Jacob's Illness and Joseph's Visit (00:00:00)
2. Adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh (00:04:09)
3. Israel's Eyesight Dims, Hearts Connect (00:06:40)
4. The Crossed Hands Blessing (00:10:14)
5. Joseph's Land Inheritance (00:13:42)
6. Next Week Preview and Closing (00:17:58)
111 episodes
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