Category Archives: Genesis Bible Study

Genesis 49:28-Chapter 50 – Trusting God

28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them. 29 And he charged them, and said unto them, … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:27 Benjamin: The two natures of man

27 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.   Jacob called Benjamin a ravenous wolf and his tribe tended to live up to his nickname. … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:22-26 Joseph: Fruitfulness through Jesus Christ

22 Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:19-21 Gad, Asher, and Naphtali: Blessings to the overcomer

19 Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last. 20 Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. 21 Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:16-18 Dan: Judged and lost

16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. 18 … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:13-15 Zebulun and Issachar: Study and work for the Lord

13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. 14 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: 15 And he … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:8-12 – Judah: Shiloh has come!!!!

8 Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee. 9 Judah is a lion’s whelp: from the prey, my son, thou … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:5-7 Simeon and Levi: The result of anger

5 Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. 6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, … Continue reading

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Genesis 49:1-4 Reuben: You reap what you sow

1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel … Continue reading

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Genesis 47:28-Chapter 48 – The family of God

28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. 29 And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, … Continue reading

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